Yes I did mean lost motion. I can't believe I typed let-off, my mind was thinking lost motion. (I swear, :-)) I thought I must be missing something, why would any manufacturer make a piano that couldn't be adjusted for lost motion? It is a clunker, not worth doing a fix on. I suppose I could just glue paper spacers on top for the worst ones. It doesn't get played much. Thanks to all, who replied. Best regards, John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage@comcast.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 9:31 AM Subject: How to adjust let-off with no adjustable capstan? > Let-Off?? Don't you mean lost motion? > > Those nails seem rather high for a capstan. You'll have to build up > the back of the key to support the typical 28mm (1") capstan. > The span also looks too short to accommodate a dowel type capstan. > > Plug the holes. Add a cap. Redrill for new threaded capstans. > Cut plugs from old keys with a 1" x 1/4" plug cutter. If you want, > I can send a you a set since I have them already made up > for changing capstan lines. > > It would be rather uncomplicated. Setup the drill press to ream the holes > to 1/4". install plugs and wooden caps. Now the drill press is already > setup > for drilling the new capstan (don't forget to change to a smaller bit). > -- > > Regards, > > Jon Page > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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