Steinway Rail Dowels

[Greg Newell]

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Wim,
    You could epoxy the holes and then put in and then immediately take
the screw back out just before the epoxy sets. I don't personally like
that method because I can never seem to time when the epoxy sets so the
repair is somewhat compromised. Why not simply solder in a new rod? It's
really not that hard. Try it! You just might surprise yourself and in
the process add a new skill to your bag of tricks!!

Greg

Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote:

> One of the Steinway D's in the concert hall here at Alabama has a worn
> out
> wippen rail dowel. None of the screws will tighten snug, and several
> are
> completely loose. The completely loose ones I have fixed, but I am
> wondering
> what to do with the rest of them holes.
>
> I have never replaced a dowel, and am looking for advice on doing so.
> Any
> help will be appreciated.
>
> The other thought I had on the matter was to drill out each screw hole
> and
> plug it with hammer shank material. Anyone tried that?
>
> Thanks in advance for the help.
>
> Willem

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Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
12970 Harlon Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-226-3791
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net


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