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<DIV>"...my husband fell onto the front of it and broke the one action bracket...", ummm, Julie, this is not enough information to warrant the time for free advice :-). First, is he okay? Does he still have the bracket marks? Is this available on YouTube? </DIV>
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<DIV>Actually, you're working with poor metal to begin with. A splint as you describe might work as long as it doesn't interfere with action parts on the inside splint piece. This might also be a good application of CA for the splint, along with small machine bolts and nuts. But you're best option is your second one below, aside from the satisfaction of trying a repair which you will probably in your lifetime never have to do again (there are so many nifty skills and techniques that I have in my repertoire that will never have another use except by analogy for diagnosis and problem-solving, which is good enough in itself!). </DIV>
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<DIV>Paul</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>"If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune cookie)</STRONG></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 07/29/07 20:55:37 Central Daylight Time, KeyKat88 writes:</DIV>
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<DIV> Last year I was given an old Janssen upright that was just fine. It has age issues, but it plays and some beginner kid would probably like it. I <EM><STRONG>had</STRONG></EM> wanted to throw a regulation on it and card and voice the hammers and sell it. </DIV>
<DIV> However, my husband fell onto the front of it and broke the one action bracket. Is the only way to fix this to remove it and drill holes to put a splint on it, (on 2 sides)? Can it be repaired? It didnt affect it's playing, should I just continue on with regulation and sell it...for less of course than I originally wanted to get for it?...What will/can happen if I just dont repair it? </DIV>
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<DIV>Julie Gottshall</DIV>
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