Let-Off Button Installation Secrets

Farrell mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 08:57:56 -0400


Hi gang. I am rebuilding an upright let-off rail: new let-off screws,
buttons, and felt punchings. Is there any secret to installing the button on
the adjustment screw such that its cylindrical axis is parallel with the
screw shaft so that there is no wobble when turning the adjustment screw? No
wobble is critical for any fine regulation. The holes in the buttons
(Pianotek) I am using are pre drilled. I should think that if the holes are
put in square, you are guaranteed to end up with no wobble. I have some
wobble. Am I forcing the installation to go crooked? Or are some of the
pre-drilled holes not square to the felt surface? Do I need to make my own
dowels and drill them myself??? Thanks.

Terry Farrell




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