Horugel Grand

[Eric Schandall]

> Hi,

I've found that before resorting to removing excess mass in the action
or deciding if the action ratios can be improved, that using Mclube 1725
( or it's current equivalent) on the front rail keypins will help a
great deal to make the piano playable. Try holding a key at the front
and pushing with some force to the side against a front rail pin as the
key is depressed. On many of these pianos there is a great deal of
friction at this point and is the straw that breaks the camel's back
when combined with everything else that's wrong.
    I use the Mclube with a small brush to keep it on the pin. Try the
friction test again to see if it is improved. If all else fails try the
indoor gardening route.
    Regards,
            Eric Schandall
            University of Victoria
            Victoria, BC


> On Fri, 28 Jul 2000, Avery Todd wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> >    Just wondered if any of you have any
> > experience with the "horrible Horugels"?
> > We have a 7' version and I was wondering
> > if it would be worth some action work to
> > put it into a teacher's studio, not a
> > piano teacher and not a heavy use situation.
> >    The only particular problems I've noticed
> > so far is sluggishness in the action and some
> > kind of problem with the damper system,
> > keeping the pedal working. Haven't looked into
> > it much yet but will need to soon.
> >    Thanks for any ideas/suggestions. Besides
> > using it for a planter, Conrad. :-)
> >
> > Avery
> >