[pianotech] Steinway Leg repair

[Stephen Grattan]

Hi Phil.

I just had the same problem with a Steinway leg.  It has a large dowel from the top down into the leg itself.  I was able to take it apart, clean the glue away and reglue i. After letting the glue dry overnight, it is as solid as can be.
 
Steve Grattan
Lost Chord Clinic




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From: Phil Bondi <phil at philbondi.com>
To: Newtonville <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:33:57 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Steinway Leg repair

Hi all.

I got a note from a rather new client a few days ago, and he described a problem I have not seen before with one of the legs, so I thought I would ask here. Here is the note he sent to me:


By the way, the right front leg of the piano has something wrong. The top of the leg is attached securely to the body of the piano. However the lower part of the leg has become loose - there must be some bolt inside that has loosened, or so it seems. Whatever it is, it is not accessible from the top, it has to be accessed from the bottom of the leg, where the caster is.  In case you are not familiar with the construction of  this Steinway leg, I thought you might research it, so that we can discuss a plan of action when you come. It is nothing urgent, but I think sooner or later it will have to be fixed.


If you have any thoughts, I am listening.

Thanks,

-Phil Bondi(Fl
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