hammer butt springs

[Gilreath@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-02-02 18:19:50 EST, you write:

>Since I have never done a complete replacement of either process, I can't
>say which is faster.  But based on what I have just extrapolated, I would
>have to go with replacing the cord first, hands down, before replacing the
>flanges.  If there are some missing details, please let me know.
>
>

Keith,

My personal experience has been that replacing the flanges is much more time
efficient (especially on butts with butt plates.)  Plus this gives the added
advantage of new bushings tom improve action performance.  However, if
someone ever has to replace the strings, the Kimball service manual that was
given away several years ago includes a neat little jig for holding the
flange and strings in place during work and drying.  This might be a handy
item to show in the journal for those who don't have that particular manual.
 If you don't happen to have that manual, let me know and I will scan in the
diagram as an image file and send it to you (just lee me know what graphics
format is compatible.)

Now the springs themselves are another matter, but easily performed if you
_don't_ follow Kimball's instructions.  But we'll follow that one another
time.

Allan Gilreath
Gilreath Piano & Organ Co.
Berry College
Gilreath@aol.com