Case separation or delamination question

[Nichols]

>
>At this time, I'm not aware of any successful "fixes" to this problem.  I
>should think any space between laminations would be a source of potential
>problems.
>
>Z! Reinhardt  RPT
>Ann Arbor  MI
>diskladame@provide.net

Hi Zen,
     I've had very good success with the epoxy treatment. Several pianos 
that have lived in our desert for awhile de-laminate, and turning the case 
over on it's top to fill up the gaps has held-up well. The earliest one I 
encountered was.... oh... 20-something years ago, and I used a table-top 
resin. Tone was restored, and I serviced that piano for many years before 
it moved away. It was a Mason.
     Drying-down the case is best, but if it's not getting other belly 
work, just make sure it's not "wet". I now use West System, and warm it up 
a bit.
      A hint for over-turning grands.....  use plenty of pads, of course, 
and if it has nice sturdy legs, just roll it over on it's front. Action 
out, of course.  Piece-o-cake.

Shame there's not enough room in the separations for duct-tape. It oughta 
work great!
<g>

Guy Nichols, RPT
Ft. Stinkin' Desert, New Mexico





>----- Original Message -----
>From: "David Skolnik" <skolnik@attglobal.net>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Cc: <caut@ptg.org>
>Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 7:15 AM
>Subject: Case separation or delamination question
>
>
>Dear list -
>
>What is your approach to dealing with separation of the inner and outer
>rims of pianos such as Steinways?  How evident does such a condition have
>to be to be of concern (any) to you when rebuilding?  I suppose my question
>is directed primarily towards rebuilders, but don't let that stop you if
>you have a strong opinion. I attempted to look this up in the archives but
>found nothing of relevance under 'delamination' or 'case
>separation'.   Also, I wonder how often you see this condition in new
>pianos (only a few years old)?    Thanks -
>
>David Skolnik