Baldwin Action Problem

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Paul,
I have not faced the same problem. What kind of threads do the bolts have?
Could they be replaced with studs that have a screw thread on one end and
standard course on the other? Or if the bolts are threaded into the plate,
an engine stud that has different threads on each end? Not having seen the
setup These are just a guess
Joe Goss

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> From: Paul McCloud <smccloud@ix.netcom.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Baldwin Action Problem
> Date: Sunday, July 18, 1999 8:05 PM
> 
> Dear List:
>     I have a problem with some Baldwin large upright pianos that are
> new.  The type of action brackets Baldwin uses are secured with bolts
> into the plate.  When I remove the screws to service the action, I can't
> get the screws back into their holes.  The action bracket hole is about
> 1/8" too high.  Should I lower the support studs (they are adjustable up
> and down) or will I make more problems for myself?  I tried lowering the
> studs, and now all the capstans need readjustment.  Is there a better
> way to get those screws back in?  I'll be returning to the piano Monday
> afternoon.  Thanks for any input.
>     Paul McCloud
>     San Diego
>