Thank you Ed and Israel, I suppose that if I see virtigris at the flanges it is time for new parts. If not then you have given me some good information so that I can make repairs. Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Israel Stein " <custos3 at comcast.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 12:11 PM Subject: 1918 NY SS-M question (Gene Nelson) > On Fri Jun 30 11:01:38 2006 Gene Nelson wrote: > >>Some of the lift levers will pivot from left to right suggesting that the >>flanges have >> broken glue joints (loose screws if screwed but I could not see back >> there) > > In 1918 Steinway underlever flanges were glued - not screwed. So yes, you > most likely have broken glue joints there. Back in Boston that was a > chronic condition with Steinway grands of a certain age... > >>Is it possible to repair these flanges? Is it possible to drill through >>the flange into >> the rail and screw them into place? Is there a method to do this to >> flanges that >> have glue joints that have not broken without breaking them? > > Yes, Gene, back in Boston that was standard procedure whenever a Steinway > with glued underlever flanges was restrung - whether loose or not (they > were going to get loose sooner or later - you can count on it in that > climate). The cost was built into any stringing job... > > Pull the back action, move the underlever springs out of the way. Use 4 x > 3/4 flathead screws. Drill a large/small screwhole (large enough through > the flange so the screw moves freely through it, small into the rail) and > countersink. Screw down every one of those flanges - whether the glue > joint broke or not. Put the springs back in place. > > Israel Stein > >
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