Broken bottom board on Upright

[Vince Mrykalo]

> I haven't had experience with this before so I thought I'd ask the list.  A
> client has an old upright (in pretty good condition) that was just moved
> into their new house.  The bottom board has a major crack along the whole
> length of it in the middle where the pedal screws go into it.  I was
> thinking it is probably too cracked to reglue, plus I would have to
> relocate the pedals slightly so the screws didn't go back into the cracked
> part.  So, I'm thinking - replace the bottom board.  Now, since I haven't
> done this before, this is where I have the questions -
>
> What kind of wood should I use?
>
> About how much time should I estimate for the job (including removal &
> replacement)?
>
> Any ideas on the best way to make a template for pedal placement?

Chris,
I would use poplar, and as far as a template goes, I would clamp the
old one on top of the new one and drill through the old holes until
you reach the new wood, so in that way you may mark the new board.
Think through what you need to do, estimate the time you think it
will take, then double it and you should be ok.


vince mrykalo  rpt
byu provo utah
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