Broken plate

[Steve Brady]

I'm looking for someone to field a question for the Journal's Q&A section
about a broken plate in a grand piano. Is there anyone out there who has
substantial experience with broken plates who would be willing to take a
shot at this?

Steve Brady, RPT        "The most expert and rapid tuners are...
University of Washington       possessed of a highly excitable,
sbrady@u.washington.edu        nervous, and emotional temperament,
                         verging on the border of insanity at times."
                              -Daniel Spillane, The Tuner's Guide