[pianotech] Repair of 1961 Baldwin L Music Desk

[Norm Barrett]

Paul,
Could the brass tube be a hammer shank repair sleeve. I have used them 
to repair spinet music racks that break so easily by drilling to accept 
the sleeve, epoxying a hammer shank in an drilling a hole for the 
pivoting screw. This is usually a good repair.
Norm Barrett

Paul Milesi wrote:
> I am in need of suggestions to effect a repair on a 1961 Baldwin L 
> Music Desk.
>
> Each side of the upright desk portion has a little brass(?) tube 
> inserted into the wood. These interface with a little tab on the 
> bracket mounted on the desk frame. My problem is this: The desk in 
> question has had the wood broken out on one side, and the little brass 
> tube is missing. Another technician made a repair with epoxy at some 
> point, leaving just a hole without the tubing, but it’s not holding 
> now. I’ve been to Home Depot looking for a similar brass tube I could 
> cut, but couldn’t find anything of the right diameter. It is my 
> understanding that there is no place to obtain Baldwin parts, i.e., no 
> tech support for Baldwin. Is that correct? I can’t find any on the 
> Gibson website, and the one dealer tech I called in NJ never returned 
> my call.
>
> I don’t have a large shop or a whole lot of woodworking 
> experience/skill, but would like to effect a nice, clean repair — 
> either one that follows the original design, or perhaps two hinges 
> somehow that will permit the desk to open and close, as some pianos 
> have. Myabe I could use a couple small hinges from Schaff? Would I 
> have to chisel out to sink them? The piano case is not in great shape, 
> so I’m not too, too worried about a fine finished appearance, but I 
> always do “clean” work.
>
> All help appreciated! Thanks!
>
> Paul
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> Paul Milesi, RPT
> Howard University Department of Music
> Washington, DC
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