How Do They Make Cast Iron Frames in Pianos?
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How Do They Make Cast Iron Frames in Pianos?
Every piano has one. It is the backbone to structural integrity. It’s also what gives a piano most of its weight. What is it? Commonly called the frame, harp or plate, this iron mass in the piano withstands the 19+ tons of string tension. Read this month's blog on how they cast iron frames for pianos. http://pianopricepoint.com/casting-iron-piano-frames/
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Oh. I thought that was a question.
Re: How Do They Make Cast Iron Frames in Pianos?
"Every piano has one".gbmc wrote:Every piano has one. It is the backbone to structural integrity. It’s also what gives a piano most of its weight. What is it? Commonly called the frame, harp or plate, this iron mass in the piano withstands the 19+ tons of string tension. Read this month's blog on how they cast iron frames for pianos. http://pianopricepoint.com/casting-iron-piano-frames/
Umm....with the exception of wooden-frame pianos.
I was playing the piano in a zoo, when the elephant burst into tears. I said, "Don't you recognize the tune?" He replied, "No, I recognize the ivories!"