Bruce, I normally put action in a hot box for an evening (box with a 50 W DC). Then protek the heck out of it and pray that I won't have to repin. Ed Tomlinson Cascade Piano Piano Sales/Piano Technician I've never before encountered a spinet (in this case a 1963 W****T***) with all hammers so sluggish that moving them toward the strings by hand results in many floating back to rest & many at the extreme ends just staying at the string. Protek on hammer flanges showed little or no result; key bushings are not binding; strengthening return springs also had little effect. Piano was not played or tuned for about 10 years. Any suggestions - aside from replacing it with a decent piano? (owner says it really has a beautiful tone, of course). Is it just a combination of factors: poorly weighted keys, weak springs, nonuse, etc.? Thanks for any suggestions. Bruce
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