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Joe Garrett joegarrett@earthlink.net
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 11:12:06 -0800


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I'm right in the first stages of making an action for a Chickering, =
Parallel Strung, 8 footer, 1860's. The piano has a Del Fandrich =
soundboard, my scale, highly modified back action, (Clemson/Garrett). =
I'm using, mostly, Renner parts.
I'd like to know some average specs. If any of y'all can help, I'd =
appreciate it. Years ago, I did a few Clemson Actions and there were =
some set specs that were available, but I've lost that info somewhere in =
my "archives"!<G> Need to know the following: 1. Hammer Flange Center =
Pin to Hammer Moulding center. 2. How to calculate what Hammer Bore =
Needed w/string height given and basic Action height given. (I have seen =
several "methods" for calculating this and each has it's reasons and one =
doesn't work for the other, so to speak.)  3. Typical Action "spread" =
for renner actions, (I'm using the new adjustable "butterfly" spring =
type wippen and Standard Renner Shanks, Rails, Brackets, etc..)
Because this is a Chickering, the fitting is really close and =
unforgiving!
At the moment, I'm making "Action models" for the bass and the treble =
ends, so that I can play with the configurations a bit.
Oh, BTW, I had a new Key Set made, (with modified Original key frame), =
by Rick Wheeler, Roseland Piano. He gave me most of, what he calculated =
to be "useable" on this piano, but some of it just isn't working to my =
satisfaction. Any/All ideas will be greatly appreciated!
BTW, you may have noticed I used the term "Parallel Strung", as opposed =
to "Straight Strung" The reason for that is, I'm finding NOTHING is =
STRAIGHT on this piano!<G> Yikes!<G>
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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