Well, if it is OK, I'll admit it. On two little cheep grands I have restrung that were 80 years old and crackled a bit when pushing against back side of soundboard, I squirted thin CA down there. I figured better than nothing. Under NO circumstances were they getting new boards. Then I did the Andre Bolduc thing and filled the gap with polyester. I was just looking for a bit of insurance. I hope no one writes that CA breaks down old hide glue. But hey, the strings will hold the board in, eigh? Now I wonder if I did those before or after I learned about the need for downbearing. ;-) Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 5:40 PM Subject: Re: Baldwin SD-10 > >Before I admit my use of it, I wish to ask you Ron, have you ever squirted a > >tad of CA down between the outer rim and the soundboard edge on an older > >grand that has its plate out, but is not getting a new board? > > > >Terry Farrell > > Nope. Why? If it's not loose, nothing is to be gained. I always figured > that if it was loose anywhere, it was probably about to be loose somewhere > else too and since it was in the shop for rebuild, it's time to get > cautious and consider replacing the board. It might be gotten away with for > a field repair, but I'd want better security with a rebuild. Besides, I > don't consider CA to be a multi purpose wood glue anyway. > > Ok, you can admit it now. > > Ron N
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