harvey wrote: > > Among -many- other things (typical Aeolian of this vintage), the key end > felt -- damper lift felt if you prefer -- is shot. My inventory has several > packs of "so-called" key end felt from Schaff. It's iridescent blue, too > thin, and compresses too easily. When I complained to Schaff, they told me > I should have ordered 'Steinway-style' key end felt, although it wasn't > listed in the catalog. This is the firm, red (the way God intended) stuff > with good resilience that looks like bellyman felt. So, I kept the blue > stuff to avoid the paper shuffle, and ordered the Steinway type. It's too > thick. > > The question. Should I try to skive the S&S type narrower/thinner; create a > sandwich (or shim) the blue stuff; or... ? > > Jim Harvey, RPT > - who's never seen iridescent blue felt anywhere in a piano > > PS: the backcheck heads are swiveling on the wires, and CA isn't working...? > PPS: the capstans are too loose, and CA -is- working, but not very neatly. Jim, It's really nice to have the right thickness, isn't it? I keep a bunch of exotic felts around for just that reason. When Steinway felt is too thick (as it always is except for Steinways), I often use untapered temperament strips, available in 1" and 5/8" widths from APSCO. Their old red colored stock was pretty good, and they're probably still delivering it in untapered lengths, although their newer green stuff is useless. I stocked up several years ago. I also sometimes use the European thicknesses available from Pianotek. A temperament strip from them worked great on a Boesendorfer. Paul S. Larudee, RPT Richmond, CA
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