Jack Flange Repair and Bass String Matching

[William R. Monroe]

Matthew,

You might consider thin CA as a repair for the jack flange.  Sometimes I'll
remove the wippen assy., however, other times I opt for using a large pair
of tweezers, repositioning the jack flange in it's "saddle" on the wippen,
making sure the fit is reasonably snug (and straight!!), then use thin CA
applied with a long tip.  A few drops will work their way all around the
joint and give a relatively quick, solid fix.  If this is an "Old" piano, I
sometimes will put a drop or two on all the flanges to prevent future
failures.

just another method.

Respectfully,
William R. Monroe




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Todd" <toddpianoworks@yahoo.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 10:01 PM
Subject: RE: Jack Flange Repair and Bass String Matching


> Yes, the glue has just failed.  My next question is....does the whole
action need to come out to make the repair, or can I just unscrew the lever
flange?
>
> The bass string broke right at coil.
>
> I am taking Randy Potter's course, although most of my time has been in
tuning practice (and I have gotten better each time!)  Now I am beginning to
work on common repairs, etc...on my own piano so I can get prepared for the
field.
>
> Matthew
>
> Alan <tune4u@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Jack: If the glue has just failed, reglue it with Titebond or Elmers Wood
Glue. If it is broken, you can get replacements from Schaff. Make sure you
glue it on straight.
>
> Nuts: Slip joint pliers with a rag in the jaws so you don't burr the
metal.
>
> String: Best option in this situation, by far, is to splice the string and
reuse it. This can be done even if the knot ends up in the speaking length
of the wire. Where did it break? 2nd option (more expensive, time consuming,
and sound mis-matching is to send your old string (or careful measurements)
off to be duplicated. Don't leave the bichord with a missing string for too
long as it will cause problems with felts, hammer, and action centers on
that note.
>
> I don't know where you are on your tuning career development, are you a
PTG member? Taking a course? Got a copy of Reblitz? Got copies of the PTG
tuning and technical test prep books? I only ask because these are fairly
basic questions and issues that will come up a lot as you go along. Hope it
helps.
>
> Alan R. Barnard
> Salem, MO
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On
Behalf Of Matthew Todd
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 9:13 PM
> To: Pianotech
> Subject: Jack Flange Repair and Bass String Matching
>
>
>
> In my practice piano at home, the jack flange broke apart from the lever
body right below it.  What is the easiest way to fix this?
>
> And another thing.  What tool seems to work best to loosen those stubborn
action nuts?
>
> On this same piano, one of the bi-chord bass strings is gone.  I have the
original string.  The strings on this piano are really old and dead.  So
when I replace that string it will stick out like a sore thumb.  What do you
do in this situation with clients?
>
> Thanks guys (and gals)
>
>
>
> Matthew Todd
> Todd Piano Works
> Piano Tuner/Technician
> Tuning - Repairing - Regulating
>
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