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<DIV><SPAN class=710575020-07031999><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial =
size=2>Greetings, All.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2>I have
searched in the archives, the PTJ's that I have access to, and the =
Reblitz book;
but have not seen instructions on how to reglue a bass bridge that has =
separated
from the soundboard. The piano is a BOU (big old upright), and the =
bridge is
completely separated from the soundboard.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=710575020-07031999><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial =
size=2>The
only repair procedure that I've seen that comes close was described in =
the
Reblitz book for repairing a loose soundboard rib. 1/4" holes =
are
drilled thro soundboard and rib, into which are placed threaded rod with =
washers
and nuts (to act as clamps). After glueing, the bolts are removed and =
dowels are
inserted to replace the rods. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=710575020-07031999><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial =
size=2>Would
a procedure like this work for a bridge as well??? Any other
ideas?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=710575020-07031999><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial =
size=2>Thanks
in advance.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial size=2>John =
Formsma</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=710575020-07031999><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial =
size=2>P.S.
The piano may not be worth the repair, but in its present condition, if =
I botch
it, it is no great loss either.</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>