[CAUT] Action Rail Flange Cloth

[David Ilvedson]

It's pretty and red...?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: rwest1 at unl.edu
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 9/25/2009 2:32:56 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Action Rail Flange Cloth


>Paul,

>One thing that didn't get mentioned is the possible cushioning effect  
>the cloth might provide.  I've always thought the cloth allows the  
>flange to breathe a little bit with the changes in humidity.  The  
>flange stays in position, but isn't damaged by the squeeze between  
>the screw and brass rail.  Sort of like what a flange bushing does.   
>I can't prove any of this, except to say that Steinway left the cloth  
>off for a few years, but the cloth is back now, whatever the reason.

>Richard West


>On Sep 25, 2009, at 3:08 PM, Paul T Williams wrote:

>> I'm going to try 150 grit sandpaper this time to see what happens.   
>> There's another reason they call them "practice" rooms :>)
>> A bare rail just didn't seem right to me.  Something, no matter  
>> what material, I think, needs to be used, and I thank you all for  
>> your different ideas on this.  But, why spend more money when I  
>> didn't have the sticky stuff on hand and would have to wait several  
>> days to be able to even begin!
>>
>> Great help you all are!
>>
>> Best for a great weekend!  Go Big Red tomorrow!  Got to get by the  
>> suprise ending of last week ;>(
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>>
>> From:	Jon Page <jonpage at comcast.net>
>> To:	caut at ptg.org
>> Date:	09/25/2009 02:34 PM
>> Subject:	Re: [CAUT] Action Rail Flange Cloth
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I saw a less than mediocre rebuild today with a bare rail.
>> Even with the screws tight, the flanges could be turned.
>>
>> How can the felt reduce impact noise with the screw
>> transmitting the energy to the rail.
>>
>> I use fine emery cloth which I buy in a roll from
>> Klingspor and cut 1/2' wide, long strips. I use double-
>> sided tape used to affix plastic sheeting to windows;
>> 3M makes a 1/2" wide tape for this...perfect.
>>
>> Once the cloth is down, sometimes continuous, I punch
>> a few holes with an awl and install the flanges,
>> punch a few more...
>>
>> The tape and cloth can be inserted under the tenor,
>> thin brass support by bending it upwards slightly and
>> then straightening.
>> -- 
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jon Page
>>
>>