In a message dated 1/17/99 1:02:24 AM Pacific Standard Time, ilvey@jps.net writes: << List, I have an action in the shop and was wondering if anyone has used the Schaff Pratt-Read butts for a brass rail piano? Are they good enough quality? Will I rue the day I installed them? Should I retrofit for the Renner butts ala Spurlock? I could repin a large portion of them but will be replacing hammers and new butts & shanks would be nice... Thanks in advance... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA ilvey@jps.net If I understand you right, you want to replace hammer butts in a continuous brass rail flange system. The problem I see is that it is difficult if not impossible to travel the hammers. Spurlock's method of drilling the rail and installing new hammer butts with the wood flanges is a much better method. For your samples, cut the rail each side in each section before hanging the hammers. Hope this helps. Dave Peake, RPT Oregon City, OR Portland Chapter
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