separated back

[Clyde Hollinger]

Carol,

Thanks for your response.  First, I am not Jim.  Second, I am puzzled by your
phrase "... as this is not a repair...."  Repairing a separated back
certainly seems like a repair to me.  Third, others have suggested that this
appears repairable.  From your response it sounds like you tried to repair a
separated back, without success.  Are you steering me clear of trying to fix
this?  I do want to know if I am about to get myself in trouble.

Regards,
Clyde Hollinger

Carol Beigel wrote:

> There just comes a time when a piano wears out.  I would explain to the
> customer that the piano is structurally damaged, probably beyond repair.
> They need a new piano.  It's dead, Jim!
>
> If they would like for you to attempt a resurrection, as this is not a
> repair, then they can pay you for your time.  If the plate cracks during
> your attempt then they still owe you for your time.
>
> Remember, you are a piano technician, not a piano magician!
>
> Carol Beigel, RPT
>
> >From: Clyde Hollinger <cedel@supernet.com>
> >Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> >To: pianotech@ptg.org
> >Subject: separated back
> >Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 06:51:32 -0400
> >
> If I recall correctly, it's a pretty little thing, a shame to
> >discard, but Cable pianos aren't rated very high in my mind.
> >
> >I've repaired back separations several times, with good success, but
> >never one with such a large separation.  What are my chances of pulling
> >this gap together without the aluminum plate cracking?  Should I even
> >attempt it?  Input appreciated.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Clyde Hollinger, RPT
> >
>
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