> Move the action brackets? .. in a spinet? .. are you sure? I find my first instinct works the best most of the time. People walk away shaking their head at how "lucky" I am. Of course I triple check what I think the outcome will be and the course of action to get there. I didn't say move, I said tweak the action brackets. I'll have to look at the type of metal they are and how they are mounted. Maybe they are already bent. The change in the relationship of the capstan to the whip center would improve the leverage. The leverage increases through the key stroke anyway as the capstan slides on the whippen pad a couple of mm towards the pin. Plenty of room for more key dip and the capstans will be centered on the pads better. Thinking back on the picture, I think someone already replaced the capstans and pads. They also used what looks like VJ lube or some graphite product on them. The action comes out as easy as any upright, so replacing the pads should only be a couple of hours but then as the pad compresses the same situation will occur and then the lube comes out etc. Moving the bracket slightly after the compaction might be the best solution. At least I'll get a few more miles out of it. This is one of those great grandmother heirlooms. It is a cute little thing with the fancy legs. Not my problem, the money is there. Thanks Keith R > > -Phil Bondi (Fl.) > tito@philbondi.com > > > > > > >
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