David writes: << > On a Steinway L the bass end desk glide is in the way of getting the plate > out. I'm curious how others deal with this. I have my own method but I'd > like to know yours. On the L (remember) it's not those little strips, it's an entire wedge shaped piece that's attached to the side of the case. >> Greetings, On the model L, it is usually necessary to take off the slide,(which I do, usually easily enough, by rapping them on the top with a hardwood block, cut exactly square and held tight to the side as I rap. Going from end to end, it is easy enough to shock the glue joint apart. I have never had to remove the bolster that is attached to the side, but remember, on an L, with the cast in plate horn that sits in the cavity, the bass end of the plate has to be lifted first, even though it seems counter-intuitive. Just set up your hoist so that the bass end lifts first. The plate was installed after the bolster was attached to the body, so the plate will pivot past it with just the right angle. Regards, Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html <BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos.<BR> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )</HTML>
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