[Carl Meyer]

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How about a thin paper shim?  Paper is wood, isn't it?   Tuck a strip on =
each side or push a strip to the bottom and leave both ends to hold onto =
while inserting the capstans.  Then tear off the excess.  May have to =
experiment with different thickness and type of paper.  I've never tried =
it but it might work.

Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
Santa Clara, California
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  From: David Love=20
  To: Pianotech=20
  Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 8:58 PM


  I'm replacing a set of capstans on a 1930's Steinway.  The shank =
diameter of the original is slightly larger than the German capstans =
I've been using.  The current location is correct so I don't need to =
plug and redrill.  I could order a set from Steinway at $100. but I just =
can't bring myself to do it when I have a stock of German ones at $29.00 =
a set.  I'd like to size the hole a bit, won't take much, but I want to =
be sure that I have a good fit without any seizing.  Any suggestions as =
to the best substance or material to use for sizing? =20

  David Love

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