but > not the stretcher (which I see no benefit to), on reassembly. Ron, Why do you say that? Fenton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 5:42 PM Subject: Re: MH BB Pinblock > >> So I'm pulling apart this MH BB ( 1970's) and when the plate comes out >> the >> pin block, which I bumped ever so slightly, falls onto the key bed. Not >> secured to the stretcher or the rim--piano sounds pretty good too. So >> much >> for the "circle of sound". But I'm thinking, should I make this >> replacement >> block a full fit block or not. Arguments for and why bother? >> >> Thanks. David Love > > If you didn't notice any subtle deficiencies from lack thereof, like > periodic spontaneous self destruct, I doubt there's any compelling reason > to do it. But then reinforcing structure, however redundant, may not be > necessary, but couldn't hurt. I'd probably dowel or screw it to the rim, > but not the stretcher (which I see no benefit to), on reassembly. > > Ron N > >
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