Eric,
The backcheck installer is listed on page 15 of my price list for
$16.00 part # 004757. It is simply a maple block about 4 inches long an
one inch square with a slot in it to set the backcheck to the correct
height. A piece of leather is on top of the slot so the backcheck is not
damaged when inserted. The tool is easy to use and works well. It is
illustrated on page 58 if the catalogue, but you have to look hard to see
it. It is in the same group as the sostenuto gauge, voicing tool and damper
tool.
>Hey everybody!
>
>I'm rebuilding a 1925 Steinway O right now and I'm putting all Renner parts
>on (with the exception of wippens). I'm looking for a way to install the
>new backchecks (with wires) in the old keys. I would appreciate any
>suggestions which aid in an expeditious installation. (I'm
>"Spurlocking-around" with a jig for depth and position- still no success.)
>
> I noticed a "Backcheck installer" in the Steinway tech reference manual,
>but it does not appear in the price list or in any illustration. Any idea
>what this could be or how it works?
>
Chris Gregg
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