Unglued Hammerheads

[Z! Reinhardt]

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WAIT!!  Before you start the job, find out what arrangements the =
customer has concerning insurance on the piano.

The heat, soot, water vapor, etc. from a fire are like carcinogens to =
the piano, resulting in ongoing series of "ailments" that will =
eventually kill it.  You've already seen the hammerhead felt coming =
loose from the mouldings.  You've already seen the rust forming on the =
strings and pins.  There are most likely plenty of other problems now =
getting underway that won't be noticeable for awhile yet.  About the =
only way to stop this ugly sequence of events is to completely rebuild =
the piano.  Hopefully others on the list can advise on what is =
rebuildable and what is too far gone.

Z! Reinhardt  RPT
Ann Arbor  MI
diskladame@provide.net
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Paul Plumb=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 11:20 AM
  Subject: Unglued Hammerheads


  I have been asked to reglue hammerheads that have come loose from the =
molding (not the shanks) because of heat in a fire.  I would like to =
know the best kind of glue to use if not hide glue and best way to clamp =
them.  Any other information that may be helpful would be appreciated.  =
The piano is about 30 years old and there does not appear to be any =
other problems except rust formation on the pins and strings.  I realize =
that some of the other hammers may become loose in the future and have =
warned the client.

  Thanks,

  Paul Plumb
  Plumb Pianos

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