Hammers and scale

[David Love]

I don't know if it would work better, but the fumes would certainly kill any
low flying fowl.

David Love


----- Original Message -----
From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: September 30, 2002 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: Hammers and scale


If one wanted to stiffen a board, would not CA glue
perhaps work a bit better than epoxy ?
--- Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
wrote:
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: David Love
>   To: Pianotech
>   Sent: September 24, 2002 7:42 AM
>   Subject: Re: Hammers and scale
>
>
>   I'm thinking more in terms of other methods to
> stiffen an existing board.
>
>   David Love
>
> Ah, now I understand....
>
> Well, anything that would create added stiffness
> would probably help. Of those you mentioned I don't
> think I'd bother with "...adding a piece of wood at
> the front edge in the first capo section much like
> is done in the top most section?"
>
> I have tried coating with epoxy with some limited
> success.
>
> I have also tried adding additional short ribs
> between the existing ribs from the bottom side with
> somewhat more success. Working room is quite limited
> and you have to practice your dexterity skills and
> it helps to have your copy of The Modern American
> Dictionary Slang & Profanity nearby. Start with
> something about half as wide and tall as the
> existing ribs. Extend it as far toward the bellyrail
> as is practical and then an equal distance back
> toward the rim. Secure it with a screw going up into
> the bridge body and WEST or System Three epoxy
> (you'll not get a good clean surface to bond to and
> a good epoxy will bond to most anything and fill the
> inevitable gaps in the process).
>
> In the end, these pianos need new soundboards.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Del
>
>
>
>


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