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I have an older Estey six-leg grand with one leg needing a repair. When repairing a leg, I usually do what I think to be a proper repair by completely disassembling the problem joint, cleaning, regueling and reassembling the joint in a manner similar to the original manufacture (although, usually with Titebond). Sometimes, if the joint is problematic for some reason I will disassemble, clean, epoxy and reassemble. However, to disassemble the problem joint one this leg, I think that I would have to break other joints that are not loose (joints at the bottom of the leg). Anyone care to take a look at the pictures below and tell me if they see another way around it? Or, suggestions for a repair based on only a partial disassembly? I guess I could pry the loose joints apart a little bit and coat the glue surfaces with epoxy.

Picture below is of the entire leg. The problem joint is between the two vertical legs and the block of wood between them at the top where it attaches to the piano keybed (see next picture).

Thoughts?

Thanks!!!

I have an older Estey six-leg grand with one leg needing a repair. When repairing a leg, I usually do what I think to be a proper repair by completely disassembling the problem joint, cleaning, regueling and reassembling the joint in a manner similar to the original manufacture (although, usually with Titebond). Sometimes, if the joint is problematic for some reason I will disassemble, clean, epoxy and reassemble. However, to disassemble the problem joint one this leg, I think that I would have to break other joints that are not loose (joints at the bottom of the leg). Anyone care to take a look at the pictures below and tell me if they see another way around it? Or, suggestions for a repair based on only a partial disassembly? I guess I could pry the loose joints apart a little bit and coat the glue surfaces with epoxy.

Picture below is of the entire leg. The problem joint is between the two vertical legs and the block of wood between them at the top where it attaches to the piano keybed (see next picture).

Thoughts?

Thanks!!!

I have an older Estey six-leg grand with one leg needing a repair. When repairing a leg, I usually do what I think to be a proper repair by completely disassembling the problem joint, cleaning, regueling and reassembling the joint in a manner similar to the original manufacture (although, usually with Titebond). Sometimes, if the joint is problematic for some reason I will disassemble, clean, epoxy and reassemble. However, to disassemble the problem joint one this leg, I think that I would have to break other joints that are not loose (joints at the bottom of the leg). Anyone care to take a look at the pictures below and tell me if they see another way around it? Or, suggestions for a repair based on only a partial disassembly? I guess I could pry the loose joints apart a little bit and coat the glue surfaces with epoxy.

Picture below is of the entire leg. The problem joint is between the two vertical legs and the block of wood between them at the top where it attaches to the piano keybed (see next picture).

Thoughts?

Thanks!!!

are you talking about the space between the block the leg plate is mounted on and the leg assembly where you can see the dowels ? I would go with some titebond and some pipe or long clamps or even a good strap clamp to draw everything together skip the epoxy. You could get a syringe made for glue and coat the dowels while the gap is open. pUT TAPE ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE GAPTO CONTAIN THE GLUE. APPLY GLUE TO A PLASTIC PUTTY KNIFE OR OLD CREDIT CARD AND SMEAR IT IN THE GAP. One clamped and set that joint will be fixed 

I have an older Estey six-leg grand with one leg needing a repair. When repairing a leg, I usually do what I think to be a proper repair by completely disassembling the problem joint, cleaning, regueling and reassembling the joint in a manner similar to the original manufacture (although, usually with Titebond). Sometimes, if the joint is problematic for some reason I will disassemble, clean, epoxy and reassemble. However, to disassemble the problem joint one this leg, I think that I would have to break other joints that are not loose (joints at the bottom of the leg). Anyone care to take a look at the pictures below and tell me if they see another way around it? Or, suggestions for a repair based on only a partial disassembly? I guess I could pry the loose joints apart a little bit and coat the glue surfaces with epoxy.

Picture below is of the entire leg. The problem joint is between the two vertical legs and the block of wood between them at the top where it attaches to the piano keybed (see next picture).

Thoughts?

Thanks!!!

What if you get as much glue as you can as is and clamp it up. Then cut a slot or two between the adjoining pieces and fit a piece of wood in the slot(s). Even if it compromises the dowels a bit, you will have a good mechanical connection.

are you talking about the space between the block the leg plate is mounted on and the leg assembly where you can see the dowels ? I would go with some titebond and some pipe or long clamps or even a good strap clamp to draw everything together skip the epoxy. You could get a syringe made for glue and coat the dowels while the gap is open. pUT TAPE ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE GAPTO CONTAIN THE GLUE. APPLY GLUE TO A PLASTIC PUTTY KNIFE OR OLD CREDIT CARD AND SMEAR IT IN THE GAP. One clamped and set that joint will be fixed 

I have an older Estey six-leg grand with one leg needing a repair. When repairing a leg, I usually do what I think to be a proper repair by completely disassembling the problem joint, cleaning, regueling and reassembling the joint in a manner similar to the original manufacture (although, usually with Titebond). Sometimes, if the joint is problematic for some reason I will disassemble, clean, epoxy and reassemble. However, to disassemble the problem joint one this leg, I think that I would have to break other joints that are not loose (joints at the bottom of the leg). Anyone care to take a look at the pictures below and tell me if they see another way around it? Or, suggestions for a repair based on only a partial disassembly? I guess I could pry the loose joints apart a little bit and coat the glue surfaces with epoxy.

Picture below is of the entire leg. The problem joint is between the two vertical legs and the block of wood between them at the top where it attaches to the piano keybed (see next picture).

Thoughts?

Thanks!!!

What if you get as much glue as you can as is and clamp it up. Then cut a slot or two between the adjoining pieces and fit a piece of wood in the slot(s). Even if it compromises the dowels a bit, you will have a good mechanical connection.

are you talking about the space between the block the leg plate is mounted on and the leg assembly where you can see the dowels ? I would go with some titebond and some pipe or long clamps or even a good strap clamp to draw everything together skip the epoxy. You could get a syringe made for glue and coat the dowels while the gap is open. pUT TAPE ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE GAPTO CONTAIN THE GLUE. APPLY GLUE TO A PLASTIC PUTTY KNIFE OR OLD CREDIT CARD AND SMEAR IT IN THE GAP. One clamped and set that joint will be fixed 

I have an older Estey six-leg grand with one leg needing a repair. When repairing a leg, I usually do what I think to be a proper repair by completely disassembling the problem joint, cleaning, regueling and reassembling the joint in a manner similar to the original manufacture (although, usually with Titebond). Sometimes, if the joint is problematic for some reason I will disassemble, clean, epoxy and reassemble. However, to disassemble the problem joint one this leg, I think that I would have to break other joints that are not loose (joints at the bottom of the leg). Anyone care to take a look at the pictures below and tell me if they see another way around it? Or, suggestions for a repair based on only a partial disassembly? I guess I could pry the loose joints apart a little bit and coat the glue surfaces with epoxy.

Picture below is of the entire leg. The problem joint is between the two vertical legs and the block of wood between them at the top where it attaches to the piano keybed (see next picture).

Thoughts?

Thanks!!!