cracks in rim

[Dean May]

You take the action out, lid off and lid hinges off the rim. Stand it up on
the side as normal, then tip it on over. Make sure you have appropriate
padding in place for where it comes down. 

 

First time I saw such cracks I realized that they make them with that way,
with the outer rim assembled at the end. That means the inner rim must be
designed to handle all the stress by itself with the outer rim serving
primarily a cosmetic function. 

 

Dean

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Barbara Richmond
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 9:14 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: cracks in rim

 

Hi Greg,

 

No need to apologize.  I've been part of a grand moving team--no, not just
to place the dolly--but, shucks, I must admit, I <am> pretty good at that!
:-)  I can do the pull down, but don't have much to offer on the lifting
end.  It's hard for me to visualize how one inverts the piano.  What do you
do?  

 

Barbara Richmond

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Greg Newell <mailto:gnewell at ameritech.net>  

To: Pianotech List <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>  

Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 7:19 AM

Subject: Re: cracks in rim

 

Barbara,
        I'm so sorry. I should have realized the possible physical or
strength limitations. It's possibly not the easiest thing you could ever do.
Nevertheless I think it really isn't necessary in this case anyway. 

all the best,
Greg Newell



At 12:07 AM 9/7/2007, you wrote:



Hi Greg,
 
After hearing from some folks, it seems it's a cosmetic problem--which is a
relief.  You know, I've heard it before, but the term "simply invert the
piano" doesn't sound... well...so simple.  I guess I need piano inverting
lessons (or not).  I'm sure glad it wasn't on the RPT technical test--"And
now, Miss. Bennett, please invert this piano."   Umm....   ;-)
 
Barbara (Bennett) Richmond, RPT
near Peoria, Illinois
 
 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Greg <mailto:gnewell at ameritech.net>  Newell 

To: Pianotech List <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>  

Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 9:49 PM

Subject: Re: cracks in rim

Barbara,

I doubt that it will make a huge difference to the ear of your customer
unless their one of your high end clients. If so I would simply invert the
piano and soak epoxy into the crack. It might help. Are you fixing a sound
problem or a cosmetic problem?

best,

Greg





At 03:56 PM 9/6/2007, you wrote:



Howdy,


  

I just serviced a 15 year old KG-2.  While I was underneath the piano taking
care of noisy trapwork, I noticed a crack all the way around the rim.  It
looks like it is between the inner(?) and outer(?) rim.  In some places I
could easy insert my feeler gauge 1" or more.  Unfortunately, I had left my
camera in my shop, but the piano's owner let me use her camera phone to take
pictures.  Sorry about the picture quality--hope you can see.   I would like
opinions--is the piano in trouble?   Should it be fixed?  How?


  

Thanks,


  

Barbara Richmond, RPT

near Peoria, Illinois


  



 

Greg Newell

Greg's Piano Forté

www.gregspianoforte.com <http://www.gregspianoforte.com/> 

216-226-3791 (office)

216-470-8634 (mobile)

2003,04,05 & 06 winners of 

Angie's List Super Service Award

Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
www.gregspianoforte.com <http://www.gregspianoforte.com/> 
216-226-3791 (office)
216-470-8634 (mobile)

2003,04,05 & 06 winners of 
Angie's List Super Service Award

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