Rebuilding an upright

[Farrell]

Depending on the condition of the pinblock to backpost glue joint and glue joints in general on the entire frame/case, yes, I agree. If there is ANY doubt about the integrity of the pinblock to backpost glue joint, replace the entire pinblock.

Terry Farrell
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dean May 
  To: 'Pianotech List' 
  Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:50 PM
  Subject: RE: Rebuilding an upright


  I would heartily recommend the pin block plugs from Webb Phillips instead of replacing the entire pin block. They are easy to install and probably cheaper when you count reduced labor costs. Check out http://www.alliedpiano.com/pinblock.htm. They sell a gap filling glue to use with them but I just used Tite Bond with excellent results. 

   

  Dean

  Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

  PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

  Terre Haute IN  47802

   


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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of AlliedPianoCraft
  Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:45 AM
  To: Pianotech List
  Subject: Rebuilding an upright

   

  I just got a call to rebuild a Stieff upright which the customer believes was made in the 1920"s. He wants a new soundboard, pinblock etc.

   

  While I have installed many soundboards (I don't make my own) and pinblocks in grands, I have never replaced any in uprights. 

   

  I have two questions: 1, Is it more or less difficult to replace a soundboard and pinblock on an upright?  2, Comparative price. How should I estimate the job as compared to a grand.

   

  Thanks for any input.

   

  Al Guecia
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