Joe Goss, Your statement: "would not most of the shear factor be removed by treating the bridge pins at tension?" Joe, If the bridge is cracked enough to need repair, then the string alignment is off. Therefore, one needs to re-align the pins in the proper position. This will require removing the strings and at least, using a large nail set, repositioning the pins. In my opinion, if you have to go that far, then why not just take the dang bridge off and put a new cap on it. Time needed: 1.5 to 2.5 hours of labor making the bridge, plus the removal/install time. Unless the piano is way out in the pucker brush, this should not be a big deal and there would be no need for, (in my opinion), "mickey mouse" repairs, using CA. An alternative repair would be with Epoxy, which I can document with 30 years of use, as being a solid, craftsmanlike repair that lasts! Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) I'm never lost, because everyone is telling me where to go. <G>
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