hammer traveling...

[Charly Tuner]

monofilament, and it's actually 15 lb, Not 50 as stated earlier. The fix is 
definitely permanent, and yes, the hole can easily be re-drilled if needed, 
but not likely. As far as what the Manufacturer intended, this is my 
personal piano, and I'm just excited that i invented this new method, it 
works so well! Techs are always inventing new or improved tools and field 
repairs, so the way I look at it is, if it's better AND easier, use it! The 
original yamaha method glues their thread into the shallow grooves, where in 
time it will either come loose or break. My method  is longer lasting 
because the material is much stronger, and the ends are crimped over and 
glued into small holes..it's NOT comin' out.

Terry


>From: "John M. Formsma" <jformsma@dixie-net.com>
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Subject: RE: hammer traveling...
>Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:33:33 -0500
>
>Terry,
>
><<... 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.>>
>
>What kind of fishing line did you use? Was it the type made of fibers, or
>was it the monofilament type?
>
>Also, have you considered what will happen IF the fishing line breaks in 
>the
>future? Some tech will be cussing you for using CA glue, which is hard to
>remove once cured. However, maybe your holes could be drilled out again. 
>???
>I don't really know if they can be, but I would use something like liquid
>hide glue, assuming you are not using monofilament line. My preference,
>though, is to keep it like Yamaha designed it.
>
>I have a Yamaha console with the same problem, and am replacing the butt
>flanges. That way there will at least be new bushings, which I think is
>good. (Not to mention preserving the original way the mfg. intended.) 
>Hammer
>traveling is not that difficult.
>
>Not saying your way is bad, just saying my preference. :-)
>
>John Formsma
>Blue Mountain, MS
>

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