This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Joe,=20 What brand of "steel" epoxy have you found to be the best. I've been = using the West System, as we live in the midst of boating building = heaven, and all the builders swear by it's strength. I personally like = the West, however I'm always considering others as well. Appreciate your feedback. Tom Servinsky, RPT ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Joseph Garrett=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 8:47 PM Subject: Re: split bridge David, It is not adviseable to "clamp" epoxy. Use a gap filling type and just = let it set to almost, then clean up by scraping, etc. Also not = adviseable to use the compatible solvent, of which there are two, (there = may be more), Alcohol and lacquer thinner are verboten, it will simply = break down the strenght of the epoxy. I personally use "steel epoxy" for = this kind of repair. regards, Joe Garrett ----- Original Message -----=20 From: David Love=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 10:07 AM Subject: split bridge I have a customer with a Boesendorfer 225 c 1978. The bridge is = splitting along the speaking side pin line on the top 5-6 notes. I'm = not sure how long it has been this way, this is the first time I've seen = the piano. My intention is to remove strings from this area, work epoxy = into the crack, pull it all back together with clamps and clean off the = excess with a bit of lacquer thinner. Any comments. =20 David Love ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/7c/8c/50/bb/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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