[pianotech] Mason hamlin cracked soundboard

[Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft]

Yes, go with the Spurlock system. You can get full instructions and 
everything you need to do the job from his web site.

Al


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From: "Jim Busby" <jim_busby at byu.edu>
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 11:42 AM
To: <khg58 at aol.com>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mason hamlin cracked soundboard

> Hi,
>
> I used the Spurlock system on a Mason A 3 years ago. Works well.
>
> Jim
>
> ________________________________________
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> khg58 at aol.com [khg58 at aol.com]
> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:26 AM
> To: Pianotek; kgh58 at aol.com
> 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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