On 3/1/07, Porritt, David quoth: >I'm sure Steinway would be happy to take it into their restoration >facility. > >dp > According to the local dealer the piano is not acceptable for Steinway restoration. Hmmf. Besides, this is an old customer bordering on a friend, isnt it nice how that develops? In general, I think I do better work then what I have seen come from the S&S shop at a cheaper price. However, I have heard recently that the quality of the factory restoration is much improved. I am ready, as Terry points out, to go back and check dimensions and square, when I looked at it I had only tuning tools. Im not stuck on Steinway construction, I think Dels plywood sounds like a great material, but I think I might be able to get away with just replacing the treble side like Terry's Knabe. The worst termite repair I have had was pretty easy to fix by flowing in epoxy, Ive never seen one that got to the point of losing a leg or keybed, although I have heard some horror stories. Thanks all for the advice! Sorry to ramble, all the comments kind a float around in my brain and rather than issue multiple replies I tend to stream of consciousness answer all at once. -- ----Dave ----------------------------- Dave Doremus, RPT New Orleans ------------------------------
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