OK, time to disassemble upright piano - some ideas needed

Gnube · 2003-09-14T22:35:30+00:00

Right, well this is a first for me(!) ;O)If anyone knows roughly which order an upright is assembled in thenthat would no doubt help.Also it has cast iron frame which will need dealing with.My hope it that it could be done with a grinder (SWMBO will go for anew toy if it's needed, but must be cheap)I like screwfix, and I'm not adverse to Ferm. I see there is a 230mmFerm and wondered what discs I would be best off using for it.I've no experience of using a grinder at all, but have a fair bit ofwhat I think is probably relevant safety gear; whether I have all Ineed for this job is another matter.What I could also use some help with specifically is selecting a discwith the right properties and a rough guide as to whether I'm likelyto need 5 discs or 20, I've no idea how much work to expect from adisc when using it in anger on cast iron or any other material.I'm guessing a 115mm is probably too small for this job?Does anyone happen to know what is added to piano keys to make thewood white, is it probable it's real ivory being a 1930-1940 erabeast.I hate having to do this at all, but they don't sell for much andbuying that much seasoned wood along with other materials I cansalvage, makes this option make sense when judged coldly (sad worldisn't it!)I need to get a move on too sadly as this is holding up a floor beinglaid - up until today I thought it was being disposed of in anotherway.I'd be very grateful for any insight you may be able to cast on itall.Take Care,Gnube{too thick for linux}