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

[Joseph Garrett]

Terry,
If you believe that, I've got some really great bottom land for you, in
Vernonia Oregon!<G> I've been using epoxies before you could even spell
it.<G> I'm inclined to believe that nothing is "permanent"!
Joe


> [Original Message]
> From: Terry Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 9/30/2012 7:56:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] More Wierd - Must be the full moon<G>
>
> 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
> > Squares R I
> >