[CAUT] front rail delemna

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

At 01:05 PM 3/8/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>Wim writes:
>
><< Both mortises that hold the front rail of a S&S grand have been  damages,
>and
>the slot is now too big for the screw. What are some ways to hold  the rail
>on the piano?  <snip>The piano is in a practice room, so  cosmetics is not
>important.  >>
>
>Cosmetics are always important.  It is rather a simple job to inlet two
>pieces of wood on either side of the mortise and with a sharp, narrow 
>chisel, cut a
>new keyway.  Or, use a bigger-headed screw.
>
>Ed Foote RPT


Ditto Ed's comment on cosmetics, even if you don't think it matters.

(just a minute... checking my records...)

Back in '86, I replaced a key-bed/frame/set in a '60s vintage 243 console 
[due to roof leak in practice room].  The method of attaching the keyslip 
had changed and I decided to do your idea of running a screw straight into 
the cheek.  I even used a brass conical washer w/brass screw.

It's worked well, but I've never been happy with the look. ...and this is a 
blond oak beastie!




Conrad Hoffsommer

All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.