Which brings me to this request. I have need of a capstan wrench that will fit old-style Steinway capstans, the one with four sides. I had one once but lost it, and Steinway seems never to have heard of one. Anyone out there with one for sale? Fred * * * * * * * * * I've always made do with one of those universal type capstan wrenches. You can file two flat parallel sides where you hold it with your thumb and forefinger and it may help keep the wide end from falling away from where you want it. I find it easier to control, especially towards the end of the job when my hand may be starting to get tired. Otherwise you could probably have a machine shop modify a regular wrench for you. Hope this helps. BTW, while we are on the subject of regulating capstans,... I have never figured out how to avoid dragging my knuckles (mine, not the hammershanks) over the tops of the balance rail pins on certain pianos. OH!, and how are you supposed to adjust the capstans on those 1950's vintage Kimballs. The kind that have the keys that drop down at a 45 degree angle in the back?!!! Gordon Large Maine
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