Phil, Something is amiss in this post. Billings brass flanges do not break and leave a stub. For picture of this type flange, see Schaff Catalog, page 101 (upper right on page). Keith McGavern >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com> > I returned an action with the infamous Billings Flanges earlier today. As I > > was replacing the Dampers in this piano I noticed how many more of these >> flanges were loose/just about to break...13 in all. >> >> The part that was breaking on me is the part that probably breaks on most >> anybody else, but this is my first look at Billings flanges...they are >> breaking at the top of the part that is attached to the plate. I'm assuming >> that part has a groove for the flange pin. >> >> Now - there's a stub left over on the plate after this piece breaks off..is >> the correct repair to remove said stub from the plate and work the repair >> from that point, or do you leave the stub on the plate and work around it? >> >> I need to order more parts..and hopefully get a few answers here. >> >> Thanks, >> >> -Phil Bondi (Fl.) >> phil@philbondi.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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