I imagine the direction of the grain on the two sides, amount of tolerance allowed, and the change in RH is not working. It's not a big deal to trim them on a band saw or table saw, but, I couldn't remove them. Also, it's the idea that you have to make a trip and the time etc. Thanks, Lance Lafargue, RPT Mandeville, LA New Orleans Chapter, PTG lancelafargue@bellsouth.net 985.72P.IANO -----Original Message----- From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf Of philromano@attglobal.net Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 7:52 PM To: caut@ptg.org Subject: Re: New Steinway prep I have the exact same problem with three brand new S&S Bs! Phil Romano Coastal Carolina University Myrtle Beach, SC ----- Original Message ----- From: <BobDavis88@aol.com> To: <caut@ptg.org> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 3:03 PM Subject: Re: New Steinway prep > Lance Lafargue writes: > > > I just prepped 2 new Steinways this week, a B and a D and I was wondering if > > any have had similar problems.... After the piano sat for a few weeks, the > > music desks were swollen up so much, I COULD NOT GET THEM OFF. > > I had a similar problem on a B. The serial number on the desk did not match > the piano. Apparently, two desks were switched, probably at the dealership. > It's unlikely this applies to you, but it's worth a look.... > > > Also, the lacquer on the last several pianos has not completely cured for > > months. > > We have been using the same lacquer they do, which is solvent-based, and have > also found it too soft lately. It feels like the formula has changed. Our > friend Dale Erwin has had a similar experience. We are still exploring, and > will let you know if we find out anything. > > Bob Davis
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