There a guy here, in Massachusetts , David Erickson ,
http://www.ericksonsantiquestoves.com/He welds cast iron every day, and uses new technology so the whole part doesn't heat up. I have had him do a Bechtein plate, with success. When he welded the plate, paint literally within inches of the weld was not effected, showing how localized the the new rods keep the heat.
As the pedals are mail-able, I'd highly recommend him, even though you are on the west coast.
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Jim Ialeggio
grandpianosolutions.com
Shirley, MA
978 425-9026
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-05-2020 21:26
From: Dale Fox
Subject: Late 1800s Steinway pedals
Hi All,
Does anyone have a source or a replacement remedy for broken cast iron pedals on vintage $teinway uprights. I haven't been able to locate a tradesman willing to weld/braze pedals recently and the problem comes around frequently enough to warrant some research.
Thanks in advance.
Dale Fox RPT
Sacramento chapter