This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment How does one determine the perfect position for the shim? I can imagine = this to be a fairly easy task on an action that has keys of equal = length. But this piano is a nine-foot Wissner where the bass keys are = longer than the treble keys - so its not like I can just set up a jig = with a "good" key and make the repairs to match the "good" key - all the = keys are different lengths. Ideas? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Paul Chick (Earthlink)=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:36 AM Subject: RE: Balance Rail Holes - Worn Subject: Re: Balance Rail Holes - Worn Is there any danger using a hard-wood veneer like maple that it = might be noisy? Is there any preference to use something a little softer = - like maybe fine-grained spruce or poplar? Terry Farrell > Hi Terry, > I have had great success repairing this type of damage using maple = veneer. Mount a balance rail pin in a scrap board, position key upside = down and saw a kerf the thickness of the veneer about 1/4 inch deep = using the balance rail pin as a guide. Glue the veneer in this kerf and = you will have a permanent repair. =20 > Norman Barrett > Memphis Chapter=20 >=20 > Hello Listees, >=20 > I'm rastling with the keys and keyframe of an old, well worn, WNG = actio > Terry Farrell [Paul Chick (Earthlink)]=20 I've done this many times for 20 years with no noise problems from = the keys. Paul C=20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/d2/bb/cd/62/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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