bass bridge replacement

[Fenton Murray]

I agree. Also, to Brian who is wondering about learning to do bass bridge 
replacement. Take a look at some local woodworking classes and put a shop 
together, since your already a RPT is should be a piece of cake.
Fenton
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 3:15 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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