Damper Flanges?

[Roger Jolly]

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At 09:44 PM 21/10/99 -0600, you wrote: 
>
> Hi John,
>              I've run into the same problem.
> Here is how I solved the problem.
>
> Take off the top damper and remove the flange. Use as a template.
> Take the new flange and mark the forward position of the slot to coincide
> with the sample.
> Use a Japanese pull saw to make a cut in the required position.
> Chip out the excess wood.
> You may have to shorten the overall length of the flange on a disc
sander. (a
> probability)
> secondly you may have to elongate the flange screw hole.(another
probability)
> When reinstalling the flange, it will want to twist since the slot is there
> to hold it in position, so apply some pressure to evenly push the flange
back
> into the action when tightening the flange screw.
> Make good and sure that the lever is square with the ones beside it, and has
> not twisted.
> When you can not get matching replacement parts, you are between a rock
and a
> hard place so improvise.
> Regards Roger
>
>
> At 10:30 PM 21/10/99 -0300, you wrote: 
>>
>> Hi List,
>> For the full size upright, I can only find one size of flange.
>> The centre pin holes are too far from the rail, and the damper stands out.
>> What can be done to put the dampers on the same plane.
>> I can bend the head to fit, but then when the pedal is used, it comes off
>> uneven.
>> I could use a thicker cloth on the damper lever.
>> I guess what I really want to know, is, is there a source for other size
>> flanges, or are we stuck with one size?
>> I didn't have the chance to repair the old flange, these are a few that
have
>> been replaced previously.
>> Has anyone tried redrilling and rebushing a new position for the pin?
>> Regards,
>> John M. Ross
>> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
>
>
>
> Roger Jolly
> BaldwinYamaha Piano Centre
> Saskatoon and Regina
> Saskatchewan, Canada.
> 306-665-0213
> Fax 652-0505 



Roger Jolly
BaldwinYamaha Piano Centre
Saskatoon and Regina
Saskatchewan, Canada.
306-665-0213
Fax 652-0505 
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