[CAUT] how long for gluing a split bridge

[Jim Busby]

Daniel,

I like Ron's option. Since taking a class from him on this several years
ago I've not had any qualms about it. The last bass bridge I made took
less than an hour to make and about an hour to attach, including
notching and repinning. (It was straight, no apron) If you're new and
nervous, (I certainly was the first time) take a class or find someone
to show you. Ron's recapping method is also something good to learn... 

Jim Busby BYU

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Ron Nossaman
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10:43 AM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] how long for gluing a split bridge


> /"Exactly where do you propose "gluing" a split bridge?/
> /Along the row of bridge pins?/
> Yes.
> /Where in the scale is the split? What kind of piano?"/
> Bass bridge. The piano is a Hobart M. Cable full upright from 1904.
>  
> By the way, I saw a post in the archives that mentioned 4-6 hours for 
> the entire job.
>  
> Daniel Carlton


Option two is to make a new one. Pinblock scrap is ideal for 
this. Takes two trips, one to get the old one off, and one to 
install the replacement, reconnect the strings, pull it up, 
and tune.
Ron N