Wurlitzer seperated pinblock

[Dean May]

I just use hex head bolts and nuts. I like to countersink the back where the
hole comes out. If you use a spade bit to drill your hole from the front,
just have a spotter warn you when the tip breaks through. Stop drilling,
switch to 1.5" spade bit, then drill your countersink using the small hole
from the tip of the other bit to center and guide your big bit. 

 

As a final dress up you can cut the bolt sticking out flush, then glue on
(Goop works) 1/2" CPVC water pipe caps over the nuts. 

 

Don't hesitate to drill an additional hole or two through the plate in front
if there are long gaps between the original lag screws. 

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of John Ross
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 3:48 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Wurlitzer seperated pinblock

 

I would look under the piece of wood, BEFORE tuning again.

 

If the pinblock has separated, you would be taking a chance on breaking the
plate, with an additional tuning.

 

If it has separated, it can be repaired, by drilling right through, to the
back, after of course clamping the gap closed to stop wood chips slipping
into the space. I then just use carriage bolts from behind. 

I used to use 1/2", but wiser minds than mine on the list, say 3/8" is
sufficient.

John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Steven Hopp <mailto:hoppsmusic at hotmail.com>  

To: pianotech at ptg.org 

Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:03 PM

Subject: RE: Wurlitzer seperated pinblock

 



>
>Steven Hopp wrote:
>>
>>. It was a used Wurlitzer console and had not been tuned in a long 
>>while.
>>
>Steven,
>
>A Wurlitzer that continues to go flat after 2 pitch raises is highly 
>likely to have a separated pinblock.

 

Mike,

Interesting you should say that.  As I was commenting to the client on the
fine shape of the action and no particular visual problems I made a mental
note that the pinblock was covered with that piece of wood???  I am new to
repair and just thought it was a wurlitzer trait??  I am returning in a
short while to give it a thrid tuning if it does not hold then I will
venture into looking under that piece of wood.  (I'm not that poor a tuner!)
Also regarding the dealer sending out this piano without an in store tuning
- in his defense he got the piano in on trade.  He has no storage for these
so they go on the floor immediately and get worked on there.  I and the
other tech he uses were both not available and someone walked in literally
the day he got it and bought it.  He delivered it and figured it would be
fine not really knowing it was so flat.  He is usually very good about
takiing care of what he sells.  My issue is with not getting paid for some
things and repairs that he wants me to do that are substandard.  Listening
to the advice I am receiving I think he and I will have to come to a mutual
agreement that benefits me financially and doesn't destroy his bottom line
while keeping both our names and reputation in tact.  I can not end this
relationship.  I am fortunate to have it and am not unhappy just a little
frustrated.  Thanks again everyone for your input.  Keep it coming....

Steven 





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