Finding the right lid prop

[Clyde Hollinger]

Mark,

The short prop couldn't be more than about 3/8" thick, and that would look
strange.  Would it be too risky to remove the rosette completely and just
make a dimple in the lid for the prop to fit into?  That might work.  And
yes, I'm sure I could have a local furniture shop make the prop for me.  I
thought there may be a less expensive option.  Thanks for your response.

Regards, Clyde

bases-loaded@juno.com wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
> >