broken plate

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: September 13, 2000 7:20 AM
Subject: Re: broken plate


> Hi Del. I read your response regarding the replacement "B" plate. I
> understand all including the need for a new pinblock, except the need for
a
> new soundboard. When the old cracked plate was installed, I presume the
> rebuilder was content with the condition of the soundboard. I would think
> that you could keep the existing soundboard and just recap the bridges for
> proper downbearing with the new plate/height. Or are you assuming the need
> to reposition the bridges because of small differences in plate geography
(I
> don't know how much variability there is in plates I guess)? Thanks
>
> P.S. my soundboard salvage project is looking more positive all the time!
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OK.  I probably got carried away with the new soundboard.  Yes, it depends
on how much the bridges are changed and it might well be possible to simply
recap the existing bridges.  Were I fitting the plate, and if the board was
otherwise good, I'd certainly try that first.