[CAUT] Rep Lever Upstop 'cushion'

[David Ilvedson]

Don't forget an email to Steinway.   They have undoubtedly run into this and may send out some buckskin for replacing...?  New wippens..?   I'm sure you just want to get this fixed fast...;-]    You are finding the glue under the buckskin is causing the problem?   Your approach is fixing the problem long term?   I can't see any problems with your approach.   Sort of like key damper lifter felt with its glue joint at the back and free at the front....   I think new buckskin would be the best repair...make sure the drop screw isn't loose.

David I.



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From: Jon Page <jonpage@comcast.net>
To: "caut-ptg.org" <caut@ptg.org>
Received: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 13:07:12 -0400
Subject: [CAUT] Rep Lever Upstop 'cushion'

>Fairly new S&S wips are making an audible noise when the lever contacts the 
>upstop screw.

>What I have done on a few samples is to under-cut the buckskin to release 
>the glue joint.

>Using a pointed Exacto blade from the rear hollows out a portion leaving 
>the sides glued
>but the blade is sometimes liable to slip and slice the buckskin. Bummer.

>Coming in from the sides to release the buckskin retains the rear edge 
>being glued and so far no slips.

>Has anyone encountered this and what might be the consequences of this 
>unglued area possibly curling.

>Should I cut in from the sides and reglue the edges?   Thread in a thin 
>bushing cloth to bolster?

>Hhhhhmmmmmm,

>Jon Page


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