Glued in bridge pins

[David Love]

Since it's not my piano, the goal is to do what is necessary, but not more
than what is necessary.  I believe there are solutions short of taking the
old bridge off and making a new one.

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 7/16/2003 7:42:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Glued in bridge pins
>
> If all else fails, it is not difficult to make a new bridge. The hardest
part MAY be getting the old bridge off without tearing up the panel
>
> Terry Farrell
>   
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 10:18 PM
> Subject: Glued in bridge pins
>
>
> > 
> > Here's an interesting dilemma.  Redoing a MH 1923 AA.  Board is nice. 
Good
> > crown, nice ring.  The bridge has taken a bit of a beating, literally. 
> > Someone used a sledge to tap down the strings and the top of the bridge
> > needs resurfacing.  So, pull the bridge pins, right?  It appears that
they
> > have been set and glued.  Some are set so deep that there is barely
enough
> > above the surface to hold the string, much less get a grip with pliers.
I
> > don't want to replace the board and the customer doesn't want me to. 
Is my
> > best alternative to chisel away the bridge cap where I can get a grip on
> > the pins and pull them free and recap?  Any other suggestions would be
> > appreciated.  
> > 
> > David Love
> > davidlovepianos@earthlink.net
> > 
> > 
> > 
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