Slow Console Action

[Farrell]

Ron N. wrote:
> Yup, key bushings (balance rail, the ones on the outside of the doglegs) 
> next most likely. Then capstan pads.

I eased the key bushings - are you suggesting something else be done with the key bushings? And I did not mention it, but I microfine Tefloned the wippen heel pads. I would have put the powdered Teflon on the hammer butt leather also, but I could not figure out how to get it in there without removing every butt. Anyone ever get powdered Teflon in there on an assembled vertical action?

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@cox.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: Slow Console Action


> 
> >  I believe this to be a somewhat common problem on these little pianos.
> 
> Yup.
> 
> 
> >This one is a 1960ish Kohler & Campbell console. Clearly, the key is front 
> >weighted enough that the wippen is not able to return the key to resting 
> >position fully and thus let the jack slip under the butt.
> 
> Yup, that's it.
> 
> 
> >I lubed the action liberally with Protek and eased all the keys - got 
> >everything as loose as I reasonably could - the jacks still get stuck when 
> >lifting off the note slowly.
> 
> Yup, that too.
> 
> 
> >On a well designed and manufactured vertical piano in good condition, 
> >should the weight of the wippen be sufficient to push the rear of the key 
> >down to rest on the backrail felt? I should think so.
> 
> Yup, me too.
> 
> 
> >Have I missed anything? Any recommendations?
> >
> >Terry Farrell
> 
> Yup, key bushings (balance rail, the ones on the outside of the doglegs) 
> next most likely. Then capstan pads. That is, if the action ever did work. 
> If it did, it just barely did, so it doesn't take much to stop it.
> 
> Ron N
> 
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