Pedal Problem

Rick.Florence@asu.edu Rick.Florence@asu.edu
Fri, 02 Jun 1995 14:09:40 -0700


>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.

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Rick Florence, Piano Technician
 Arizona State University School of Music
 Rick.Florence@ASU.Edu







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