You say "redoing" and "...don't want to replace the board." Seems to me that the damage you describe makes surgery necessary for a proper "redo." By the time you get through messing with that thing I'd think a recap or replace of the bridge was justified, maybe even necessary. Maybe I'm net getting a clear picture but why are you talking about replacing the board? Alan R. Barnard Salem, MO -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Love Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:18 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Glued in bridge pins Here's an interesting dilemma. Redoing a MH 1923 AA. Board is nice. Good crown, nice ring. The bridge has taken a bit of a beating, literally. Someone used a sledge to tap down the strings and the top of the bridge needs resurfacing. So, pull the bridge pins, right? It appears that they have been set and glued. Some are set so deep that there is barely enough above the surface to hold the string, much less get a grip with pliers. I don't want to replace the board and the customer doesn't want me to. Is my best alternative to chisel away the bridge cap where I can get a grip on the pins and pull them free and recap? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 6/30/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 6/30/2003
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