DAY-BY-DAY PLAN FOR ACTIVITIES
Monday, July 25:
a.m.
Disassembling the upright case
Taking off the removable case parts.
Removing the action
Storing the action in an action cradle
Removing the keys
Removing the keyframe
Removing the keybed
Removing the floor / pedal assembly
Removing the toe rail
Documenting the dissassembly process for future reference
Storing screws, hardware for easy retreval later
Setting up a piano tilter
Safely putting the piano on its back for bellywork
p.m.
Stripping old finish from case parts (begin)
Removing the bass strings
Making a paper pattern for the string maker
Bundling the set of bass strings for duplication
Gauging the height of the pressure bar
Removing the treble strings
Miking treble strings
Making a stringing schedule for later reference
Tuesday, July 26:
a.m.
Stripping old finish from case parts (continued)
Regluing loose veneer
Repairing damaged or missing veneer
Lacquer sticking gouges
p.m.
Removing the pressure bar
Removing tuning pins
Making a plywood plate screw / bolt holder
Removing plate screws and bolts
Setting up an engine hoist
Attaching hoist to plate for even lifting of plate
Lifting plate from the piano
Storing plate in safe location
Wednesday, July 27:
a.m.
Facilitating choice of stain color
Staining case parts
Matching stain on veneer repairs
p.m.
Regluing loose ribs
Bolting the back together*
Drying the soundboard
Thursday, July 28:
a.m.
Gauging pin tightness*
C.A. treatment of loose pins*
Installing oversize pins*
Replacing broken strings*
Tying broken strings*
p.m.
Making paper pattern of pinfield
Routing out pinfield cavities
Cutting pinblock panels
Friday, July 29:
a.m./p.m.
Installing soundboard shims
Brushing techniques for polyurethane finish - first coat
Saturday, July 30:
a.m.
Marking panels for drilling
Drilling pinblock panels
Gluing panels in place
p.m.
Review of any of the week's procedures
Time to share alternative methods
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Monday, August 1
a.m.
Buffing techniques between coats - buffing the first coat
Brushing techniques for polyurethane finish - 2nd coat
p.m.
Refinishing the soundboard
Epoxy bridge repair
Tuesday, August 2
a.m.
Refinishing cast iron plate
Reinking cast iron plate
p.m.
Reinstalling cast iron plate in piano
Polishing plate bolts and screws
Screwing and bolting cast iron plate in place
Wednesday, August 3
a.m.
Buffing techniques between coats - buffing the 2nd coat
Brushing techniques for polyurethane finish - 3rd coat
p.m.
Installing polished pressure bar to correct height
Installing new treble strings
Making beckets even at 3 o'clock
Thursday, August 4
a.m.
Finish installing treble strings
p.m.
Install new bass strings
Installing new casters
Setting the piano back on it's feet
Friday, August 5
a.m.
Buffing techniques - buffing the 3rd coat
Applying and polishing deluxing compound
p.m.
Pitching up to tension
Refelting the pedal rail
Polishing and lacquering case hardware and screws
Saturday, August 6
a.m.
Reassemble the case
Tie up any loose ends which are unfinished
p.m.
Review of any of the week's procedures
Time to share alternative methods