Baldwin SD-10

[Farrell]

Well, if it is OK, I'll admit it. On two little cheep grands I have restrung
that were 80 years old and crackled a bit when pushing against back side of
soundboard, I squirted thin CA down there. I figured better than nothing.
Under NO circumstances were they getting new boards. Then I did the Andre
Bolduc thing and filled the gap with polyester. I was just looking for a bit
of insurance. I hope no one writes that CA breaks down old hide glue. But
hey, the strings will hold the board in, eigh? Now I wonder if I did those
before or after I learned about the need for downbearing.  ;-)

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: Baldwin SD-10


> >Before I admit my use of it, I wish to ask you Ron, have you ever
squirted a
> >tad of CA down between the outer rim and the soundboard edge on an older
> >grand that has its plate out, but is not getting a new board?
> >
> >Terry Farrell
>
> Nope. Why? If it's not loose, nothing is to be gained. I always figured
> that if it was loose anywhere, it was probably about to be loose somewhere
> else too and since it was in the shop for rebuild, it's time to get
> cautious and consider replacing the board. It might be gotten away with
for
> a field repair, but I'd want better security with a rebuild. Besides, I
> don't consider CA to be a multi purpose wood glue anyway.
>
> Ok, you can admit it now.
>
> Ron N