Damper Flanges?

[John Ross]

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Good point Joe.
I am still wondering about the feasability of repositioning the pin
hole, by drilling and bushing.
I would have to move the flange pin back by .06". It would be in new
wood, and I was thinking on filling the old hole in with epoxy, for
strength, since it would be very close to the old hole for the pin.
I hate to bother the groove and screw hole, since the are identical to
the old one.
I am intending to try as above, I was just wodering if anyone had tried
it that way,
So far, it has not been the repair of choice.
I would then amke some up in advance and have them when required in the
future.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Joe & Penny Goss wrote:

> Hi John,To hold the damper flange in place try using a screwdriver
> flat blade beside the flange the thickness that is close to the
> desired pisotion.Joe Goss
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Roger Jolly
>      To: pianotech@ptg.org
>      Sent: Saturday, October 23, 1999 8:10 AM
>      Subject: Re: Damper Flanges?
>       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 JollyBaldwinYamaha Piano CentreSaskatoon and
>      ReginaSaskatchewan, Canada.306-665-0213Fax 652-0505
>

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