Roger writes: <<The rod is a tensioning rod, and is not under compression. same principle as the thin cross slats that go between the beams.>> Umm,. Roger? I have to take issue with you here, the rods are under compression in these two pianos, (Ihave had the strings off of both of them in the past). I don't think I will be able to get them back in with string tension on the plate, that is why I am considering telling them it would be cheaper to move piano in that take a bar out. Regards, Ed
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