<HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Re: [CAUT] how long for gluing a split bridge</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> I think the guide is probably talking about regluing a bridge that has separated from the apron.  For that, three hours is plenty, especially if you use 5-minute epoxy for the repair.  If the bridge is split along the pins the only appropriate repair, IMHO, is a new bridge cap.  Schaff or Pianotek can duplicate the old cap, complete with new pins. Ken Z. On 2/5/07 6:18 PM, "daniel carlton" <hacicspe@gmail.com> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE>hey all   i'm looking in the piano tech's guide by newton hunt for gluing a split bridge. it says on page 8, 3 hours for "Reglue old bridge." i assume this is for re-gluing a split bridge. does 3 hours, including removing and reinstalling bass strings (in this case) etc., seem about right to everyone? the first bridge i ever re-glued was 4-5 years ago, and i don't remember how long it took me; i'm sure a lot longer than 3 hours since it was my first job.   daniel carlton </BLOCKQUOTE> -- Ken Zahringer, RPT University of Missouri School of Music </BODY> </HTML>