M... Is this a studio or grand? David I. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William R. Monroe" <pianotech@a440piano.net> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:40 PM Subject: Re: Repinning....Can I pullease get more responses? > Matthew, > > As I said before, I'd repin in this situation. I would also opt for > taking > it to the shop - depending on what kind of drive time you would face. It > certainly could be done in the home, but my experience is that these > things > often take more time than you expect, and further, especially as you are > getting the hang of the procedure, it might be nice to not have the client > looking over your shoulder. > > I'd check each flange, repinning to get each one at a consistent swing > number. I know some techs will opt for obtaining a specific level of > friction (6 grams, 7 grams, graduating, etc.). I don't know that either > method is superior to the other provided you understand the process and > what > each is telling you - e.g. 7 swings on a bass hammer will have more > friction > at the pinning than 7 swings on a treble hammer - all other things being > equal. > > What is the make of the piano BTW? Curiosity.......... > > Respectfully, > William R. Monroe > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Matthew Todd" <toddpianoworks@yahoo.com> > To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:36 PM > Subject: Re: Repinning....Can I pullease get more responses? > > >> Some of the worst hammers there don't swing at all. About six of them >> are > that bad, and others have between one to two. There are some others that > "seem" to be fine. I say "seem" because I tested their piano by playing > it > first, finding the really bad ones, then taking the action out and really > examining them to pinpoint the problem. >> >> Matthew >> "William R. Monroe" <pianotech@a440piano.net> wrote: >> Hi Matthew, >> >> You wrote: "Could this just be related to swelling?" >> >> Only you can tell us. Is it humid there now? Does it get dry in the >> winter, and then, are the hammer centers more free? You'll need to do >> some >> analyzing yourself and determine what is your best solution. If the > hammers >> are really seized up (less than a couple swings), I'd be comfortable > saying >> that it's not just humidity, and opt for repinning. Of course, if the >> bushings are all full of nastys, maybe needs new bushings? >> >> Once you've determined the cause of the problem, then determine the > solution >> that works for you and your client. >> >> Respectfully, >> William R. Monroe >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Matthew Todd" >> To: "Pianotech" >> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:20 PM >> Subject: Re: Repinning....Can I pullease get more responses? >> >> >> > I believe I will take the action home with me. These are hammer >> > centers. >> The hammers are very tight to move! Could this just be related to > swelling? >> > >> > This is not a Steinway. I don't believe I have the Mannino, but I do > have >> a set I ordered from Schaff, and a good center pin punch. >> > >> > Matthew >> > >> > J Patrick Draine wrote: >> > Matthew, >> > If you are already skilled & speedy at repinning action parts, go for >> > it. But it sounds like you aren't so ... bring the action to your >> > shop. It will probably take you more than 4 hours (are these hammer >> > centers? jack centers? damper lever centers??). >> > Why are you repinning? Parts frozen up? Are treatment with Protec >> > CPL, or sizing the bushings with an alcohol/water solution, viable >> > alternative solutions? >> > Is this a Steinway?? If so, it's likely you're dealing with >> > verdigris, and repinning is seldom the correct remedy (parts >> > replacement is best). >> > Give us more details and we'll be able to give more precise advice. >> > Do you have appropriate tools? The Mannino broaches, a quality center >> > pin punch, etc? >> > Patrick Draine >> > >> > On Sep 13, 2005, at 5:43 PM, Matthew Todd wrote: >> > >> > > I will be undergoing a repinning project on a client's grand. The >> > > "G" Piano Works guide says it takes 4 hours. Is it appropiate to >> > > do this project in the client's home, or do I need to take the >> > > action with me and do it in the shop? If I take the action with >> > > me, that brings up another question. If it's raining, how do you >> > > all prepare and protect the grand action?? >> > _______________________________________________ >> > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> > >> > >> > --------------------------------- >> > Yahoo! for Good >> > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Yahoo! for Good >> Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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