Cracked Piano Leg

[Stephen Grattan]

Hi John,
 
You can take the leg off, send it to the factory where they will duplicate it.  Glue and clamp and it is done.  I have taken them off by tapping on the back (inside) side and breaking the glue joint.  With a sharp chisel you can also start the separation.  There are two 1/2" dowels that hold it on.  Clean up the remaining glue and any splinters so the mating surfaces will be tight.  I have done three and none involved more than an hour.
 
Steve Grattan
Lost Chord Clinic



----- Original Message ----
From: "Vbpiano at aol.com" <Vbpiano at aol.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 7:45:46 AM
Subject: Cracked Piano Leg


In a recent move of a Charles Walter upright with the curvy legs I noticed the left leg was cracked where the arm and cheekblock area as if someone had tried to lift the piano from one end, mainly me. I guess the leg is glued to the piano. Is this a fix best left to a furniture repairman or should I try to syringe glue and clamp it on my own? John Van Beek, RPT






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