[pianotech] Finish Repair Question

[Encore Pianos]

I think you will have to start by making a strip of wood to inlay into the
area.  I would start by cleaning up the surface and leveling it as well as
possible in order to have the best mating surface to glue the new piece to.
Then make a new piece to fit in there, probably out of maple scrap.  Start
by cutting it to length and width, leaving it too thick.  I would go back
and forth to a belt sander with a finer grit on it, leveling it until flush.
Any gaps around it can be puttied and sanded.  I would secure it in place
with several shortened bridge pins, then clamp it in place with glue of
choice.  

It's really too big an area to think about puttying or burning in.  

Is that a B?

Will Truitt

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 6:11 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Finish Repair Question

I had to chisel this area out underneath the glide on a Steinway.  The piano
will not be refinished only touched up.  What is the substance of choice to
fill this area (about 1/8" deep) that will allow for the best finish
matching surface for the surrounding area.  I don't usually do this type of
work and probably won't in this case but I am curious.  

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com