[CAUT] really heavy damper back action

[Paul T Williams]

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Other pianos may have fewer leads, but add springs.
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From: Paul T Williams 
To: caut at ptg.org 
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:37 PM
Subject: [CAUT] really heavy damper back action


Hey all, 

I'm starting a new "rebuild" for a 1922 Mason and Hamlin model A.  I was 
taking out the dampers for restringing, and found the back action flanges 
extremely heavy with some leads installed, probably new when installed. 
I'm wondering why they were so heavy!  Of course, I find the whole piano 
way overbuilt with huge cheek-block screws, etc. and overall very 
heavy...a good hundred pounds more than the 2 Baldwin R's we moved just 
before. (why huge cheekblock screws?) 

I'm sure this makes the touchweight way more heavy than it should be. 
Should I remove the leads? 

Thanks as always! 

Paul 
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