In a message dated 97-04-06 12:34:37 EDT, Tim Coates writes: << If you don't like using epoxy on bridges I suppose you could do without. But it does help fill hairline cracks. >> I know this is a little off the mark, but I have a question for the list about epoxying bridges. A rebuilder of note (notes?) in my area at times has built a duct tape wall around the entire bridge and then poured epoxy over the whole affair. After overnight drying, he pulls it off as one sheet and presto, all cracks filled, everything. He says it removes the varnish as well as the graphite bridge coating. Sounded good to me, easier than pulling each pin individually and more thorough. However, when I tried it-hah!... All I got was a recalcitrant glob that refused to come off. In effect, ruined the piano. Fortunately I tried it first on a no -name upright to check. Anyone tried this? I wonder what results were had, and if they were good, how was it accomplished. I know this does not speak to resurfacing the top of the bridge. Regards, Sam Grossner chicago.
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