August Forester - drop problems

[Newton Hunt]

Is this the old 'Flemish' action.  If the damper levers extend _under_
the key frame then you are and don't even try to regulate to standard
specs, the action will not work well.  Use 1/8" let-off and 3/16" drop
at a minimum.

Jim Harvey's post is another starting point.  It was about 1975 or so
that they started using the Renner action.

Before pulling knuckles I would thoroughly understand WHY this is a
problem and not treat the symptom.  Doing so will create even more
problems.  As an experiment put a .040 front rail punching under a
flange and see how this effects regulation and performance.

Check that the hammers are bored correctly.  The difference from
keybed to hammer center pin to string under side should equal the
strike point to bore center.

Check to see that the dip is not excessive.

Check on the web to see if you can find a site for the company.  Ask
European technicians if they have had similar problems.

There are 'knuckle busters' which can pull a knuckle out of a shank
available from the supply houses.  Talk to them.

Understanding is absolutely crucial for good workmanship.

		Newton