Drop Action Removal

[Ted Simmons]

I just can't hold back any longer.  I'm surprised noone has mentioned the
sectional steel rods that that comes in 4 sections and screw into each
other.  It's especially made for spinet action removal.  See Schaff P/N
3339 on page 39 of their tool catalog.  I've used it for years, along with
some ty-raps or twist-ties to secure it to the action brackets.  It also
slips easily into actions equipped with a slot. It separates into 4
sections and mine came with a storage bag.  Takes up little room and is
very convenient.  Of course, it's not for Acrosonic actions.  When I come
across one of those consoles with the grand type lid and can't easily
remove the hingepins, I use a couple steel rod sections to hold up the lid.
Give it a try.

Ted Simmons, Merritt Island, FL

  >>>      What is the most efficient method to remove drop actions?
>>>
>One method that works quite well with some makes is to drop in a piece of
>wood to hold back the rods. The wood we use is the pice that Yamaha uses to
>hold the hammer shanks down in shipping and is the right size-1" X 1/4" X
>51".
>
>We usually use the twisty type of tie wraps to hold the piece of wood in
>place, (similar to what holds the end of a bread bag closed but longer.
>
>Some brands even have a slot where the pice of wood fits right in,
>presumably for that purpose.
>
>Glenn Grafton
>Grafton Piano & Organ Co.
>Souderton  PA