[CAUT] Capstan Repositioning

[Alan McCoy]

Ken,

I used the epoxy method last summer (West Systems with microlite filler) and
I liked the result. Time-efficient and effective. Drilling the holes was not
problematic, whether drilling through key material or epoxy or both. You
might consider the capstan installation kit from Pianotek, page D-25. (Or
make your own of course.)

Alan McCoy


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> Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 15:32:08 -0400 (EDT)
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> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Capstan Repositioning
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> 
> << My tentative plan right now is to remove a piece of wood from the keystick,
> 
> about 1/2 x 1/2 inch, and glue in an insert for the new hole.  I was
> 
> thinking of using poplar for the insert.  Since I1m moving the hole such a
> 
> short distance (max 1/82), I wouldn1t think simply plugging with a dowel and
> 
> redrilling would work very well.  Any comments, criticisms, or dire
> 
> warnings? >>
> 
> Greetings,
>         I would consider filling the holes with West System epoxy, mixed
> heavily with their microlite faring filler.  You can experiment until you get
> the 
> density just about the same as the pine in the key. Then, you can drill
> anywhere you want to.
> Regards, 
> 
> Ed Foote RPT 
> http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
> www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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