[pianotech] Repair to console music desk

[tnrwim at aol.com]

The best repair is to redesign the whole stupid thing to begin with. Plug the holes in both the swing panel, and the rack, (or fix it anyway you can), and 
put hinges on the back of the rack. A lot more work, but a much more permanent solution. 

Wim


 



-----Original Message-----
From: Paul McCloud <pmc033 at earthlink.net>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 2:40 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Repair to console music desk


Like Wim said, if you can glue the split wood, you can do that.  But, it's only 
cosmetic because it's just likely to split again, especially when you try to 
insert the screw.  The better fix is to drill a hole up from the bottom edge of 
the music desk into your split area.  Insert a brass hammershank repair sleeve 
(insert a piece of shank if you like) and glue this in the hole.  I suppose you 
could just use a hammer shank and use your shank drill to make the hole.  Then, 
just drill through your new insert using the existing screw hole as a guide.  
Insert the screw and you're done.  Obviously, if there's a missing piece in the 
music desk, you'll have to fill it or fabricate a repair piece of wood and 
refinish it first.  But, adding an insert will prevent the screw from splitting 
it again.
Hope this helps.
Paul McCloud
San Diego

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jurgen Goering" <pianoforte at pianofortesupply.com>
To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 10:57:51 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Repair to console music desk

What is the "best" fix for a music desk on a console or studio upright which has 
been damaged at the screw pivot point? Its funny how one good smack on the music 
desk, or a mere cinching up of ratchet strap in the course of a move can break 
the wood at the screw [tongue in cheek here]. 
So what is the most economical and fast in-home repair (while I tune)? Five 
minute epoxy? Tightbond with a small clamp? 
I was thinking of calling Isaac Sadigursky but I'll try this list first... see 
if anyone else knows.... :^) 
regards, 

Jurgen Goering 







 
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