New Steinway prep

[Lance Lafargue]

I imagine the direction of the grain on the two sides, amount of tolerance
allowed, and the change in RH is not working.  It's not a big deal to trim
them on a band saw or table saw, but, I couldn't remove them.  Also, it's
the idea that you have to make a trip and the time etc.  Thanks,
Lance Lafargue, RPT
Mandeville, LA
New Orleans Chapter, PTG
lancelafargue@bellsouth.net
985.72P.IANO

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
philromano@attglobal.net
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 7:52 PM
To: caut@ptg.org
Subject: Re: New Steinway prep


I have the exact same problem with three brand new S&S Bs!

Phil Romano
Coastal Carolina University
Myrtle Beach, SC


----- Original Message -----
From: <BobDavis88@aol.com>
To: <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: New Steinway prep


> Lance Lafargue writes:
>
> > I just prepped 2 new Steinways this week, a B and a D and I was
wondering if
> >  any have had similar problems....  After the piano sat for a few weeks,
the
> >  music desks were swollen up so much, I COULD NOT GET THEM OFF.
>
> I had a similar problem on a B. The serial number on the desk did not
match
> the piano. Apparently, two desks were switched, probably at the
dealership.
> It's unlikely this applies to you, but it's worth a look....
>
> > Also, the lacquer on the last several pianos has not completely cured
for
> >  months.
>
> We have been using the same lacquer they do, which is solvent-based, and
have
> also found it too soft lately. It feels like the formula has changed. Our
> friend Dale Erwin has had a similar experience. We are still exploring,
and
> will let you know if we find out anything.
>
> Bob Davis