[pianotech] Mason and Hamlin parts?

[Thomas Cole]

I just had a leg attaching plate (Wissner grand) arc welded. It's 
becoming more common to arc weld, using some form of made-for-cast-iron 
rod - probably because MIG welding is cooler than brazing.
Tom Cole

Ron Nossaman wrote:
>> 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 These parts were originally made by Ramsey, who also made player 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
>