At 11:33 PM 3/12/2007 -0600, you wrote: >Hello Friends, > >AB Chase Grand. Loose leg at the nose of the piano. The leg plates >mate well and tight, but when mated there is still a gap between the >leg and the leg block (the part on the main body with the other half >of the leg plates). I've not had opportunity to disassemble yet, but >any hints or easily overlooked items? I'm guessing I'll remove one >or the other of the leg plates, remove some material and reassemble >to get the plates to ride lower in their respective >mortises/cutouts. Confirmations/admonitions most gratefully received. > >William R. Monroe Nothing you probably don't already know, or couldn't figure out, but... First, make sure plate screws are tight, really tight. If the leg was ever tight (w/ABChase, I'd bet it was) the plate fit should still be. The plate flanges should _not_ be touching when leg is in place, only the wedge/slot. The tightly mated surfaces are/should be wood to wood. Second, while you're doing that, look VERY closely for a hairline crack of the receiver plate or excessive wear/chips/weld repairs on the tenon. If obvious (usually inexpert) repairs _have_ been made, think seriously about replacing the plates. If it's only wear, yes, chisel/rout a little under one flange - shouldn't take much. Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076 - Right now, I'm hoping to live until my age matches my golf score, - Until then, I'll have to be content to have my IQ match my handicap.
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