[CAUT] how long for gluing a split bridge

[Ken Zahringer]

I think the guide is probably talking about regluing a bridge that has
separated from the apron.  For that, three hours is plenty, especially if
you use 5-minute epoxy for the repair.  If the bridge is split along the
pins the only appropriate repair, IMHO, is a new bridge cap.  Schaff or
Pianotek can duplicate the old cap, complete with new pins.

Ken Z.


On 2/5/07 6:18 PM, "daniel carlton" <hacicspe at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> 


-- 
Ken Zahringer, RPT
University of Missouri
School of Music

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