Creekateers,

I recently had my Kawai KG5-C 6'8" studio grand piano >

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> moved cross country. The thing is I hadn't seen this piano before the previous move into storage in 2012. When I looked it over after it was moved into the house a couple of weeks ago, I saw this:

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That's on the tail end near the rear leg, on the straight side.


Problem: The mover showed me an inspection chart made before moving showing this damage this damage was present before he moved it, meaning it happened on the previous move into storage. While I contest this as I believe I saw it happen- the sound and there were wood chip on the sidewalk, the probability is that I'll have to repair myself. As usual, the insurance company will spend more on fighting the claim than the claim amount.

There is of course, the wood to restore; I'm thinking to scribe an outline with a little depth on the bottom to prevent chipping out when cleaning out a more or less cubic space, trace the scribed opening in plan, let in a shaped Oak piece based on the tracing, then reapply the finish and blend into the original. Fortunately, it's not in a conspicuous place and a limited area. I'm not sure my very limited chisel selection includes the right tool- would a mortising chisel be the best choice?

Suggestions gratefully received.

Alan