[pianotech] Mason and Hamlin parts?

[Ron Nossaman]

> Being cast iron, I
> am told that welding is a very unlikely solution to repair the assembly.  Is
> part replacement my next step?  Where can I find parts? Thank you.  Dan

Cast iron is quite dependably weldable. The trick is in 
finding a welder that knows what he's doing. Otherwise, about 
anyone can braze it. These parts were originally made by 
Ramsey, who also made player tracker bars and such for the 
piano industry. I don't know if they're even in business any more.
Ron N