David Love/Tight action centers

[Newton Hunt]

Some New York Steinways have Renner parts where tight gets tighter or NY made
parts where tight gets loose.  Problems either way.

		Newton

Tom Driscoll wrote:
> 
> From: Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> 
> SNIP > The use of graphite as a so-called 'lubricant' on action cloth was a
> bad
> > idea when first conceived and one that has not improved over the years. >
> 
>      Del and list,
>         I was called in to evaluate a new S&S L last year . This piano had
> very tight centers and I was advised not to ream by this  steinway dealers
> head tech . He told me they would get very loose as the piano played in.
>     The piano was purchased and is receiving service from the dealer as per
> the usual arrangement. I eventually will be servicing this piano,and I'm
> wondering if these parts have been treated like the renner's or are they
> possibly made by Renner.   Thanks, Tom Driscoll