loose leg

[William R. Monroe]

Thanks, Conrad,

Router, duh (if it comes to that, mind you).  Funny how we sometimes forget 
what tool is appropriate for a job that is rarely done.  I was wondering how 
I could get I nice clean, even surface in that mortise.  Now I know.  I'll 
certainly check everything else first.

Again, thanks.
William R. Monroe


>>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). 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