shimming pinblock to flange

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 3/18/00 9:28:09 PM !!!First Boot!!!, pneely@thegrid.net 
writes:

<< List       What do you use to shim with , is their a special method? I have
 a Kincaid console and a wurlitzeer baby grand that you can put a business
 card between the plate flange and the pinblock.  Pat Neely
  >>


On the Kincaid, there is no flange between the pin block and the plate, at 
least not one that you can see. What you are probably referring to is that 
the plate is separating from the pin block on top of the piano. In that case, 
take out the plate screws, drill all the way through to the pin block and 
back board, and put in stove bolts. If the gap is small enough for only a 
business card, then all you need to do is put in the bolts to keep the gap 
from getting worse. If gap is bigger than that, you will need to release the 
tension of all the strings, pull the gap with C-clamps before  tightening the 
bolts. You then have to retune the piano. On a Kincaid, however, I don't know 
it is worth it. 

For the Wurlitzer grand, you have to reduce the tension before driving maple 
shims up between the flange and the plate.

Wim