Old Knabe Backaction

[Hechler Family]

If the glue is hide glue, I've soaked the joint with vinegar then let it 
set for a while then use low heat from a heat gun and it should pull 
apart nicely.

Farrell wrote:

> Rebuilding an old (1900) Knabe grand backaction. The darn flanges are 
> glued and screwed to the rail! I was surprised to find no sandpaper on 
> the rail. I'll be doing some repining, etc. Regarding the flanges 
> glued to the rail, what have folks found to be a good procedure to get 
> this situation back up to snuff?
>  
> Also, what amount of friction is recommended for the backaction 
> flanges and the thingee that has the sostenuto activator thingee on it 
> (what are the proper terms...?).
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Terry Farrell


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Duaine Hechler
Piano, Player Piano, Organ, Pump Organ
Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
Reed Organ Society Member
St. Louis, MO 63034
(314) 838-5587
dahechler@charter.net