>On Wed, 31 May 1995 DAVander@aol.com wrote: > >> >> I have a problem with the pedal on a Conn console. The sustain pedal has >> worn quite a bit and ovaled out the hole in the pedal where the pedal pin is >> inserted. The pedal has a lot of play from side to side, and wobbles >> severely. Is there any way to repair this hole so that a new pedal pin can >> be inserted tightly....................... >> > >Hi All > >All the repairs mentioned sound great to me. However dont forget that >this repair often needs to be done on your hands and knees with the pedal >inside the pedal rail otherwise you cannot get the pedal & pin assemble back >in the piano and have to drive the pin out and start over again. > >Later, >-Phil > Phil, This is the reason for my repair with the sting. It is done in the piano. You can use a second hammer or other piece of metal as an anvil. Don't forget to block up (wedge up) the bottom board first. ---- Rick Florence, Piano Technician Arizona State University School of Music Rick.Florence@ASU.Edu
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