[pianotech] Repair to console music desk

[Dean May]

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Terry Farrell
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 9:58 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Repair to console music desk

 



 

Terry Farrell

 

On Sep 7, 2012, at 11:23 AM, Susan Kline wrote:





I think what is "best" depends on how bad the break is and what situation
the piano is in. 

One decent repair of this inherently fragile system which I've seen is a
strip of brass about two inches long, screwed into the back of the music
desk, which bends around the end. Three holes, two for the screws into the
back of the desk, and one which is just big enough for the end screw to go
through. I'd put epoxy into the splits and let it set up before installing
the brass.

If I remember right, I've seen this setup factory original as well. 

If I'm putting one of these music desks back on (without the brass strip), I
always warn the owner not to tighten the screws. Always leave enough room
for the music desk to move side to side a fraction of an inch. Screws into
end grain -- what a lousy idea.

Susan Kline

Jurgen Goering wrote: 

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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