----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage@comcast.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: November 24, 2003 5:46 AM Subject: Bridge Cap Material > Just wondering, are there objections to using a laminated cap (pin block > stock) on a S&S O bass bridge. > I use this material without second thoughts on upright bass bridges but > where it is visible, I would like to > hear whether I should stick to tradition and go with what cosmetically > appeals. (I have a ten y/o Sauter > vertical in the shop and all the bridges have laminated caps). > > Since the piano is not remaining in this area, I don't want to receive bad > reviews from the local tuner/s. > > Regards, > > Jon Page, piano technician > Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass. > mailto:jonpage@comcast.net > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We use Delignit bridge cap stock on all bridges. The only downside to this material is the color of the glueline. Delignit uses resorcinol resin adhesives which cures to a dark, brownish-red color. If we think this might be an issue we have a chat with the piano owner first. If they wish we will make up our own laminated bridge cap stock out of maple using another adhesive. Either way, it's getting a laminated cap. (Keep in mind this stuff is brutal to notch by hand. We use a machine.) Del
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