[pianotech] Mason hamlin cracked soundboard

[Jim Busby]

Hi,

I used the Spurlock system on a Mason A 3 years ago. Works well. 

Jim

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Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:26 AM
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Subject: [pianotech] Mason hamlin cracked soundboard

I am new to this list. And somewhat new to piano business. I bought a used. MH for about 300. Want to restore. So as I start down this journey. On about an 1890 piano. I had keytops. and bushings replaced. Now I notice a long split or crack about 2 ft  along the sounboard. Can it be shimmed somehow. Without replacing sboard. If so what is that process? I assume I have to pull all the strings in that area. Also wood surface. Laminate appears to be pulling away from base wood. I am going to try to inject some glue in small holes I create and pull it tight with boards and clamps. Anything wrong with that approach? Thanks in advance for advice. And your time.

Keith
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