[pianotech] Repair to console music desk

[Susan Kline]

I think what is "best" depends on how bad the break is and what 
situation the piano is in.

One decent repair of this inherently fragile system which I've seen is a 
strip of brass about two inches long, screwed into the back of the music 
desk, which bends around the end. Three holes, two for the screws into 
the back of the desk, and one which is just big enough for the end screw 
to go through. I'd put epoxy into the splits and let it set up before 
installing the brass.

If I remember right, I've seen this setup factory original as well.

If I'm putting one of these music desks back on (without the brass 
strip), I always warn the owner not to tighten the screws. Always leave 
enough room for the music desk to move side to side a fraction of an 
inch. Screws into end grain -- what a lousy idea.

Susan Kline

Jurgen Goering wrote:
> What is the "best" fix for a music desk on a console or studio upright 
> which has been damaged at the screw pivot point?  Its funny how one 
> good smack on the music desk, or a mere cinching up of ratchet strap 
> in the course of a move can break the wood at the screw [tongue in 
> cheek here].
> So what is the most economical and fast in-home repair (while I tune)? 
>  Five minute epoxy? Tightbond with a small clamp?  
> I was thinking of calling Isaac Sadigursky but I'll try this list 
> first...  see if anyone else knows....  :^)
> regards,
> Jurgen Goering
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