Rattles & squeaks

[Don Rose]

At 07:50 AM 11/14/96 -0600, you wrote:
>List,
>
>   I need a little advice on a good way to get rid of a rattle coming from
>the lock mechanism in the stretcher bar of a new Kawai GS-70. I can move
>the lock with my fingers and the rattle stops. Any suggestions?
>   Also, our rebuilt Steinway B developed a BAD squeak coming from the
>contact point of the brass pitman to the buckskin on the damper tray. I
>applied some teflon powder lube to it and stopped the squeak. Will this
>last? Should I replace the brass rod with wood? Any ideas.
>   Thanks for any help.
>
>Avery

Hi All,

Avery, remove the fall board, place several layers of newspapers under the
lock and apply some linseed oil--it will tend to "gum up" and your rattle
will be history.
>
>_____________________________________
>Avery Todd, RPT
>Moores School of Music
>University of Houston
>713-743-3226
>atodd@uh.edu
>_____________________________________
>
>
>
Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.
"Tuner for the Centre of the Arts"
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REGINA, SK
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