Richard: Are you referring to the stretcher or the rim. I've never had a problem getting Bechstein blocks out; they are mortised into the rim, so you have to have a technique that allows you to work with that. Are you familiar with Andre Bolduc's router blade for stretcher-fitted blocks? Also, there have been several very good articles in the journal on replacing Bechstein blocks. PR-J
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC