bass bridge removal

[Farrell]

I would first question whether there is any good reason to remove the bass 
bridge at all. Does the crack buzz? If the panel is well glued to the bridge 
root, then I wouldn't think any buzz would originate from that area. So 
maybe just shimming or epoxying up to that area would suffice. If you really 
want to get epoxy into that crack, what about going at it from the bottom of 
the soundboard?

If you do decide to remove the bridge, I recommend a wide chisel and gently 
chisel away at the base of the bridge root and keep loosening it that way 
until it comes free. To replace, clean out loose/rough-splintered wood that 
prevents the bridge returning to its original position. Epoxy back in place.

I have never tried removing a bridge with moisture and heat. Maybe it would 
work. Others may chime in on that subject.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
> I looked in the archives and didn't find information
> as specific as I wanted on this subject:
>
> On a small grand we are rebuilding there is a
> Soundboard crack that runs almost beside the rim side
> of the bass bridge (runs all the way across the board)
> and slightly under the bass bridge itself.
>
> SB replacement is not in the picture but we will use
> epoxy to fill this and one other crack, now that we
> have dried the board down.
>
> In order to get to the crack under the bridge it seems
> that we would need to pull the bridge off.  If so,
> what specific instructions would you offer to remove
> the bridge?  I know some form of moisture and heat
> will be recommended.  There are four screws underneath
> and this narrow bridge sits on a small apron.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob Hull