bass bridge removal

[Dean May]

Also, remember that you can pull huge gaps together somewhat with clamps.

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Farrell
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:15 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: bass bridge removal

An epoxy repair using the West System two-step method and West System #404 
High-Density filler will create a repaired bridge that is stronger than the 
original bridge. I have posted this procedure numerous times. You might want

to check the archives. If you wish to pursue a proper epoxy repair, please 
feel free to email me directly for addional info.

Good luck!

Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano

www.farrellpiano.com
terry at farrellpiano.com

----- Original Message ----- 
> Sorry folks about the details. The piano in question is a Mason and Risch 
> upright circa 1922. I initially thought about an  epoxy repair but the top

> cap is hugely split with wide gaps and loose pins. I don't think epoxy 
> will do an adequate job. I was asked to tune the piano and I left it at 
> 434 hz because the bass bridge was so bad.
>
> John Pengelly