cracked plate strut

[Robert Goodale]

DO NOT weld on a piano plate!  The success rate is not good because of 
the way that cast iron expands when it gets hot, particularly when it is 
connected on all sides such as on a strut, (an excellent class was done 
on this by a metallurgist at the Reno convention).  I highly recommend 
the Lock N' Stitch pins.  This works in most cases, and after filling 
and painting it will look completely normal.  It is a truly amazing 
system.  This topic has been covered several times so look up Lock N' 
Stitch in the archives.  You can also look up the web page at: 
 http://www.locknstitch.com/


Tvak@AOL.COM wrote:

>This may have been covered in the past on this list, but I would like to 
>offer advice to a clergyman who just obtained a Schaaf grand with a crack in 
>the plate.  The crack is on the strut which separates the bass from the tenor 
>and has not cracked completely through yet.  
>
>Will welding correct this problem?  I don't suppose there is an epoxy strong 
>enough?
>
>The piano is in otherwise great condition.
>
>Advice, anyone?
>
>Tom Sivak
>