[pianotech] Old Upright Blues

Mr. Mac's tune-repair at allegiance.tv
Fri Jan 21 21:23:42 MST 2011


Tom,

I would tip the piano on its back and try thin CA glue first and foremost.
That thin stuff can travel into the most amazing places.

If it doesn't beef up the holding ability,
   then replace the worst offender with a larger tuning pin.
I wouldn't place to much concern on the music wire breaking
   since it doesn't hold anyway.

Either of these methods will either work or not.

If not, there is also the option of plugging the original holes
   and re-drilling. Others on the list can be more exact concerning this process.

What to charge the customer for these attempted methods,
   whether they are successful or not,
   is going to be the real challenge.

Keith

On Jan 21, 2011, at 9:12 PM, Barbara Richmond wrote:

> … I don't see how super glue on the loose pins would work if 
> the coils are hard against the pin block.
> 
> If you were in this situation, what would you do?
> 
> Tom Cole



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