Yes, I am familiar with the process of using CA glue for the "wing type" cracks, but, yes the larger splits or cracks that are in the cap of the bridge are what I was referring. Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 6:15 AM Subject: Re: bass bridge replacement > If I may point out, CA is likely okay for loose bridge pins with the > wink-type cracks next to them. The original post described "cracked" > and/or "split" bass bridges. When a bridge is split with a continuous > separation along several/many notes, this damage is well beyond a CA > repair. > > Terry Farrell > > ----- Original Message ----- >> For "entry level" pianos, a quicker repair would be to make a CA glue >> repair. This will restore the 2 angles of side bearing and the sound will >> be acceptable. Turn piano over, remove strings from bridge still attached >> to tuning pins. Pull bridge pins out, pour in gap filling CA glue in >> limited quantity (thick viscosity), immediately re insert bridge pins >> positioning them at proper angles. Spray sparingly with accelerator >> after wiping away any excess glue. Reinstall strings and tune. >> >> For other than "entry level" pianos, replacement of bridge or cap would >> be in order. >> >> Martin Wisenbaker, RPT >> Houston, Texas >> > > > >
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