----- Original Message ----- From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 8:25 PM Subject: Re: Rebushing S&S Damper Rail > In a message dated 9/29/00 11:40:40 AM Central Daylight Time, > smccloud@ix.netcom.com writes: > > << Paul: > I am just finishing my rebush job, using two strips of felt. I was > wondering, since I sized the holes with a bridge pin, and the pin is > very tight, will the hole close up after some time and moisture > changes? I fear that although the holes are just right now, maybe I'll > be doing some bushings again in the future. > Paul McCloud >> > > > My experience with rebushing the guide rail, and using the bridge pin, (I use > tacks, but it's all the same method), is that the hole will stay the same. It > should be noted that the hole can actually be slightly smaller than the > damper wire. Too many techs want to ream the hole so that the wire wobbles > from side to side, which is why we rebush in the first place. I wouldn't think this would apply to Steinway. My understanding of the Steinway damper rail design is that the wire is supposed to have play - it should lean to one side - quite unlike other manufacturers. > But I found > that the damper can actually have a little resistance, and still work > perfectly well. Is this your experience with Steinway damper guide rails?. I have been curious whether there would be any advantage/disadvantage to going to a more snug damper wire fit on a Steinway. >The only time there are problems with the damper wire > sticking is when it doesn't ride straight up and down. That is when knowing > how to bend those wires becomes an art in itself. > > Willem > Thanks for any clarification/insight you can provide. Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
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