Baldwin Hamilton loose side panel

[Dave Nereson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Cohen" <emailforjc@yahoo.com>
To: "'Pianotech'" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2004 6:57 PM
Subject: Baldwin Hamilton loose side panel


. . . . .
> My question is, what is the best way to make this repair? The side panel
is
> attached, but I can separate it slightly from the back frame everywhere
from
> top to bottom at the back. In order to get glue in, I think it would be
best
> to tilt the piano forward and rest it on the keybed. Can the keybed
support
> this weight?

        Heck yeah; you might tighten screws first just so everything's
solid.

>Also, what is the best glue to use now? Should I use epoxy, or
> is yellow glue ok?

        Yellow glue should be fine as long as you can do a good clamping
job.

> I was planning on using long pipe clamps the full width
> of the piano. Getting the glue in is my biggest concern.

    Sounds good.  That's what I've done in the past.  Use a long soundboard
steel or old hacksaw blade to distribute the glue around in the crack.

 > Has anyone seen this problem?  Appreciate any help.
     > Thanks.
 > Jerry Cohen
 > NJ chapter

    Yes.  A few times.  I fixed it just the way you're thinking.  Just make
sure everything's lined up correctly so you don't end up with bad regulation
problems.  But it sounds like the side hasn't come completely loose on
yours, so you should be OK.
    --David Nereson, RPT