split bridge

[Joseph Garrett]

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Tom,
Devcon or Duro. Local hardware store.
Joe
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  From: Tom Servinsky=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 5:30 AM
  Subject: Re: split bridge


  Joe,=20
  What brand of "steel" epoxy have you found to be the best. I've been =
using the West System, as we live in the midst of boating building =
heaven, and all the builders swear by it's strength.  I personally like =
the West, however I'm always considering others as well.
  Appreciate your feedback.
  Tom Servinsky, RPT
    ----- Original Message -----=20
    From: Joseph Garrett=20
    To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
    Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 8:47 PM
    Subject: Re: split bridge


    David,
    It is not adviseable to "clamp" epoxy. Use a gap filling type and =
just let it set to almost, then clean up by scraping, etc. Also not =
adviseable to use the compatible solvent, of which there are two, (there =
may be more), Alcohol and lacquer thinner are verboten, it will simply =
break down the strenght of the epoxy. I personally use "steel epoxy" for =
this kind of repair.
    regards,
    Joe Garrett
      ----- Original Message -----=20
      From: David Love=20
      To: Pianotech=20
      Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 10:07 AM
      Subject: split bridge


      I have a customer with a Boesendorfer 225 c 1978.  The bridge is =
splitting along the speaking side pin line on the top 5-6 notes.  I'm =
not sure how long it has been this way, this is the first time I've seen =
the piano.  My intention is to remove strings from this area, work epoxy =
into the crack, pull it all back together with clamps and clean off the =
excess with a bit of lacquer thinner.  Any comments.
      =20
      David Love

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