Farrell wrote: > > Thanks Jim, I will have fun. However.............."and the plate has not > cracked (can we agree on this much?)". Well, I have a bit of concern that > the plate could be broken right now (prior to repair) on the back side at > the bend. Then when I pull the plate back toward the frame, the front of the > plate at the bend will open up! It's kinda scary! I think Newton has a > point - cast iron can bend a bit over a large area, but can't bend much over > a small area. My area is small and it has a big bend. I think there is a > reasonable chance that it is cracked on the back side right now. > > Terry Farrell > Piano Tuning & Service > Tampa, Florida > mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com Terry, Thanks for redescribing the "bend" in the casting and the input from Ron N. This was exactly my point. I have heard that some newer harps are not cast iron. Is this so? My ignorance comes alive again. I don't see how this job is something anyone could safely guarantee beforehand. But my experience in this is slight. Dan J in Wmbg VA
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