James, I'm in Northeast Mississippi. There probably are some wood turners within close driving distance (close as in 30 miles). But I'd have to look them up, take them the braces, return to pick them up, finish them. If I'm doing all that, it would be easier just to call Steinway. Thanks for your input. John Formsma -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of James Grebe Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 6:22 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: broken Steinway lyre braces John, What area are you in? Many times there are more wood turners in 'the sticks' than in the cities. Check to see if there is a local wood turners club in your area. Mahogany is fairly easy to come by with hardwood sellers that deal with furniture or hobbyist type wood workers. James James Grebe Piano Tuning & Repair Member of M.P.T. R.P.T. of the P.T.G. for over 30 years. "Member of the Year" in 1989 Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing Instruments (314) 845-8282 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! pianoman@accessus.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Formsma" <john@formsmapiano.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 5:19 PM Subject: Re: broken Steinway lyre braces > James, > > Thanks for your answer. Yes, I thought of this, but I don't have local > access to mahogany or a lathe, and finding someone in our rural area who > could do this would take quite some time. > > John Formsma > > James Grebe wrote: > I would turn new ones out of mahogany wood. > James > James Grebe Piano Tuning & Repair Member of M.P.T. > R.P.T. of the P.T.G. for over 30 years. "Member of the Year" in 1989 > Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing > Instruments > (314) 845-8282 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 > BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! > pianoman@accessus.net > _______________________________________________ Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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