bass bridge removal

[Alan Barnard]

You need to borrow Joe Garrett's right foot.

Alan Barnard
Salem, Missouri


> [Original Message]
> From: Bob Hull <hullfam5 at yahoo.com>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 05/02/2006 10:15:25 AM
> Subject: bass bridge removal
>
> Hi List,
> 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
>
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