Sohmer & Co Model 50 Grand

[Susan Kline]

At 10:36 PM 11/10/1999 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi Forum,
>
>I have a church with a Model 50 Sohmer & Co Grand.  In '97 I replace the 
>pivot pin in the damper lift tray in the bracket between keys 59 & 
>60.  Today when I serviced the piano, the same pivot pin is broken again.
>
>Has anyone else run into this and modified the damper trap work in any way?
>
>Ken Gerler

Hello, Ken

I would suggest gluing a block of scrap hammer felt to the bottom of the 
keybed above the sustaining pedal lever. Make it thick enough that the trap 
lever is stopped before the damper lift tray can jam the underlevers 
against the upstop rail.

The scrap hammer felt provides a good sturdy stop block, which is quiet as 
well. I find white glue good enough to glue it. If I want to gild the lily 
and have it set up fast, I smear the white glue on the felt, and then add a 
drop or two of CA glue just before pressing it to the underside of the piano.

Susan