[CAUT] how long for gluing a split bridge

[Willem Blees]

Quoting daniel carlton <hacicspe at gmail.com>:

> hey all
> 
> i'm looking in *the piano tech's guide* by newton hunt for gluing a
> split bridge. it says on page 8, 3 hours for "Reglue old bridge." i
> assume
> this is for re-gluing a split bridge. does 3 hours, including
> removing and
> reinstalling bass strings (in this case) etc., seem about right to
> everyone?
> the first bridge i ever re-glued was 4-5 years ago, and i don't
> remember how
> long it took me; i'm sure a lot longer than 3 hours since it was my
> first
> job.
> 
> daniel carlton
> 

Daniel

The actual gluing doesn't take that long. But the 3 hours includes not 
only removing the strings, but also retuning the piano several times 
after the job is completed. 

Willem Blees, RPT
Piano Tuner/Technician
School of Music
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL USA