Finding the right lid prop

[bases-loaded@juno.com]

Hi Clyde -

Perhaps I don't have this pictured right, but it sounds to me like the
easiest thing to do would be to just make a new short prop that will nest
properly in the long prop.  Is there not enough "nest" to allow for
clearance for the rosette that was added?  Can the rosette be removed and
the catch for the lid prop be recessed?  

I know you mentioned that providing a satin finish is not in your
repertoire, but certainly a local furniture repair/refinish shop could
both make and finish something like this to match with very little
trouble.  I had to make one of these a few years back and it was easier
than you'd think.

Check out a local refinish shop that also does repairs.

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com


 
On Sat, 12 May 2001 11:12:08 -0400 Clyde Hollinger <cedel@supernet.com>
writes:
> Friends,
> 
> I need help in finding an appropriate "double" lid prop for a grand
> piano.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.  The piano:  C. F. 
> Stein,
> about 5'2", serial 1064, "restored" probably mid-80's, now has 
> black
> satin finish.
> 
> Currently has a wooden lid prop about 29" long, 2" wide at the 
> bottom,
> with hinge fastened to the piano with three screws.  It's obvious 
> that
> there used to be a short prop also, which the owner wants added.  
> There
> is a question whether the prop currently on the piano is original, 
> but
> it's what came with the piano when they bought it.  The short prop 
> used
> to "nest" in an indentation in the long prop.  The rebuilder put a
> rosette on the lid for the long prop, so if I can even find a short 
> prop
> that will fit the indentation, there's not enough clearance for the
> piano lid to close properly.  Don't ask me how anyone could lose a 
> lid
> prop; I haven't the foggiest idea.
> 
> What I think would work best here would be a wood prop where there 
> is a
> cutout in the long prop where the short prop can "live" when not 
> being
> used.  Can anyone steer me in the right direction?  I don't really 
> want
> to go with brass unless it's the last option, as I think it would 
> look
> strange.  I have a (1996) Baldwin parts catalog where a line 
> drawing
> (page 15) looks like what Iam talking about.  I prefer the prop 
> already
> have a satin finish since I'm not adept at that.  Ideas, anyone?
> Pleeease?
> 
> If anyone has an idea on the age of this piano, I'd like that, too.
> Pierce isn't very helpful.
> 
> Regards,
> Clyde Hollinger
> 
> 
>