Replace Termite Eaten Keybed

[Farrell]

I know I probably ask too many questions, but I have a 1920s small Knabe
grand in my shop. It was at a local hospital ready to fall over on someone
so they had me take it. I told them I would give them an estimate to repair
the legs. I see now that the piano will definately need a complete new
keybed, if not more. Both ends of the bed are like a dried up sponge. If I
was feeling real aggressive, I could likely remove the keybed without any
tools. I was thinking at least 20 hours labor plus materials. Maybe more if
the case is significantly damaged. Anyone have a little input?

I realize also, that they may decide to just trash the piano.

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 7:15 PM
Subject: Replace Termite Eaten Keybed


> Any of you shop types care to make an estimate on the number of man-hours
> required to remove, build, and install a new keybed on a grand? It's a
1920s
> 5' 3" Knabe ex-player grand. Piano was sitting bowlegged, close to falling
> down because termites had eaten out around the leg plates. I may not
> actually replace the entire keybed, but rather just repair the ends, but
it
> will likely require removal of the keybed and a LOT of work. I want to
work
> up a price for a new keybed. Thanks
>
> Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>
>