It was said: "If you aren't going to change them you might try a drop or two of CA at the stress points. Dean Dean W May (812) 235-5272 voice and text PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY Terre Haute IN 47802 Give us a LIKE on Facebook! Go to <https://www.facebook.com/pages/PianoRebuilderscom/137780082943148> PianoRebuilders.com _____ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Encore Pianos Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:55 AM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Replacing dampers on a 1908 Steinway upright Hi Terry: Wim is absolutely right on this one. He is saying this because he has come upon many a Steinway damper job where the old levers have broken at the pivot point or worn so much that they wander to the side, with singing strings the result. Often many more than one doing this. I have seen this many times, like Wim. " Forget the damned CA Glue! Sheesh! Stupid suggestion imnsho! Wim is correct about "brittle wood". There are many of these actions that, (I suspect), were made from Kiln Dried wood. If you find the wood to be a dark brown color, it is advised to test a few parts for brittleness.(really TIGHTEN a flange screw..if the flange cracks, it's replacement time.) If it proves out that the wood is brittle, it is adviseable to replace ALL of the parts...in other words, start with a bare frame and go up from there. All of that will require that the work be done IN the piano. The brittle wood is one of the reasons these are so daunting. Regards,' Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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