[pianotech] More Wierd - Must be the full moon<G>

[Terry Farrell]

Hi Joe,

Well, a picher would have helped, but I guess I've seen enough epoxy repair to know one when I see it - although I have never seen a failed one. A picher really would be nice (or even a picture!).

That is why I prefer to use the two-step epoxy bonding method on any critical bond. Its basically wet out any/all surfaces you can with unthickened epoxy (I use West System) and then, if there is any significant gap, thicken epoxy with a high density adhesive filler until it is thick like peanut butter and then slather that in the gap. THAT method will not fail.

Terry Farrell

On Sep 29, 2012, at 8:10 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:

> Just got back from tuning a Lowry PSO/POS. While suffering it's foibles,
> two things reared their ugly heads: 1. An epoxy repair I did a few years
> ago, on the bass bridge, seems to be failing! Yikes! After the initial R&D
> of the 70's epoxies, I've pretty much been failure free. Almost to the
> point of considering an epoxy repair as "permanent"! Definately a rude
> awakening.<G>
> 2. I've seen this in many POS/PSO pianos: "Scaled by Charles Frederich
> Stein". And, looking farther, I find: "High Impact Action designed for
> Lowry by Charles Frederich Stein". Hmmm? The question is this: Was Charles
> Frederich Stein ever associated with any good piano companies? Most, that
> I've seen, are mediocre at best. Just kind of wondering about how he became
> a "notable" designer and who he really was. Anyone know?
> As for the epoxy thang, it's back to doing again. Terry, pay attention
> buddy<G> Just ribbin' ya. And, NO, there are no Pichers@!<G>
> Best,
> Joe
> 
> 
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
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