Pivoting hammer rest rail?

[David Ilvedson]

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Why does the hammer rail on an upright rotate towards the=
 hammers?

David I.

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From: Cy Shuster <741662027@theshusters.org>
To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 10:39:01 -0400
Subject: Pivoting hammer rest rail?

I'm going to feel silly if this is a standard action feature, but=
 it wouldn't be the first time... so I'll ask anyway.
 
I worked on the action of a 1923 Ellington grand last week.  The=
 hammer rest rail was supported by brass rods at the action=
 brackets, with felt bushings that allowed the rail to pivot=
 upwards through roughly 90 degrees.  What's that for (besides=
 making it easier to access the wippens)?
 
--Cy Shuster--
Bluefield, WV
 


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