epoxy repair

[Paul Chick]

Mike
I'm glad you said that. I've been doing poly repairs since the earth was
cooling, and many times feel lucky!

Paul Chick
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From: <MBrat70179@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: epoxy repair


> I would charge maybe $75.  I depends on the area of the instrument.  Edges
> and corners are easier.  The middle of the lid is hard.  My usual rate is
> 75/hr.  I don't think I charge enough though.  Tuning is predictable,
> touch-up is chancy.  I find that poly repairs are usually pretty
easy...now.
> So I feel guilty about raising my rate.  But, the risk involved in
screwing
> something up necessitates raising the rate.  Although the touch-ups
usually
> go pretty well, I always feel like I'm just lucky.
>
> Mike Bratcher
>