hammer traveling...

[John Ross]

Hi,
Speaking of pre-cutting the strings. I remember someone on this list, I
think it was. Saying, wrap the cord around a piece of doweling, and run a
razor blade down. Voila, a bunch the same size.
Regards,
John M. Ross

----- Original Message -----
From: Joe & Penny Goss <imatunr@primenet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 11:58 PM
Subject: Re: hammer traveling...


> Terry,
> Sounds very interesting.
> Did you pre cut the string to the same size?
> Joe Goss
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Charly Tuner <charly_tuner@hotmail.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 4:29 PM
> Subject: Re: hammer traveling...
>
>
> > Newton and list,
> >
> > I just today "invented" a great way to re-loop the butt flanges WITHOUT
> > having to remove them. You leave everything in place; just remove all
the
> > dampers so you can work from the back of the action. First, I remove the
> old
> > broken, disintegrating loops, then...I use a very sharp punch and gently
> > mark on the rounded top of the flange, two small start holes, one on
each
> > side of the flange. Then, using a very VERY small drill bit, about the
> > diameter of a needle, i carefully drill (just above center on the TOP of
> the
> > rounded area) and only about 1/8" deep, if that. Then I take a strand of
> 50
> > lb test fishing line. Next I bend the ends over (for a good snug fit)
and
> > hold with a needle nose, then I apply a small drop of CA, then push into
> the
> > hole. I repeat this step for the other side. What results is actually
much
> > stronger than the original, and the spring works perfect. This may sound
> > complicated, but it's not, and sure beats the he## out of taking out the
> > flanges, or replacing them alltogether. You also don't upset the hammers
> in
> > any way, so there is NO travelling necessary! This technique will save
me
> > LOTS of time AND hassle taking out the flanges. Try it, you'll like it!
> >
> > PS: HAs anyone besides me NOT received their MAy issue of the journal??
> I've
> > tried contacting PTG, but no reply.
> >
> > Terry Peterson
> > Los Angeles, CA
> > Associate Member, PTG
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: nhunt@jagat.com (Newton Hunt)
> > >Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > >To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > >Subject: Re: hammer traveling...
> > >Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 16:13:28 -0400
> > >
> > >Yamaha verticals usually use unglued paper between flange
> > >and rail which fall out when removing the flange.
> > >
> > > Newton
> >
> >
> >
> >
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