Baldwin Action Problem

[Roger Jolly]

HI Paul,
            Go ahead lower the action nose bolts, however it is important
that the action bolts be tight to the bottom of the action holes, if not
the loss motion will vary every time you remove the action. It is also
easier if you use a socket driver, and it prevents you from cross threading
the bolts. 
The problem occurs because the operator gets overly energetic in snugging
up the nose bolts, the nose bolts are tightened to secure the brackets
firmly to the upper action bolts.
Hope this helps.
Roger

At 07:05 PM 18/07/99 -0700, you wrote:
>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
> 
Roger Jolly
Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre
Saskatoon and Regina
Saskatchewan, Canada.
306-665-0213
Fax 652-0505