[pianotech] Gulbransen glued stack

[Arlie Rauch]

Do you have Arthur Reblitz' book on Player PIano:  Servicing and Rebuilding?  He says you can break them or saw them.  He also says breaking may result in hours repairing the damage.  It may depend on the climate as to whether breaking will work.  I have never done one of those, but I have rebuilt HC Bays which were also glued together.  Sawing also requires great care.  If done right, it can result in a straight cut that can easily be built up and then assembled the next time with gaskets and screws.

BTW, where are you getting your supplies since Player Piano Supply disappeared?

Arlie Rauch

On Oct 17, 2012, at 12:00 PM, pianotech-request at ptg.org wrote:
> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:35:03 -0500
> From: Duaine Hechler <dahechler at att.net>
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> I am in the process of refurbishing a Gulbransen player with a glued stack.
> 
> Since I don't have the facility to saw the stack apart, what is the best way to break the glue joint ? Or is sawing it 
> the only way ?
> 
> I thought about just keep soaking the glue joint with vinegar and/or heat.
> 
> TIA, Duaine
> 
> -- 
> Duaine Hechler