Upright damper work - newbie seeks opinions, please . . .

[Farrell]

What's coming unglued on the dampers? Just the felt? What is the condition of the entire damper assembly? Are the flange centers good? Spring tension? Other felt condition? If those are all good, it may be appropriate to only replace the felt. If so, again, from a recent thread:

Terry Farrell

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From: Farrell 
To: Pianotech List 
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: Longer dampers than original


It is a good idea "to replace dampers on an old upright with ones that are longer". I highly recommend getting a copy of Bill Spurlock's paper on Vertical Damper Replacement http://www.spurlocktools.com/id36.htm .  Piano Forte Supply has 55 mm and 67 mm long upright bass dampers:  http://www.pianofortesupply.com/dampers1.html

Yes, you could measure the spring tension with a spring gauge, but any old upright is likely to have very weak wires. Consider replacement - and it is often easier to replace the entire damper lever assembly.

I guarantee you, you don't want to mess with upright dampers without Bill Spurlock's paper in front of you. Only $2.50 and worth hundreds easily.
    It's a 1957 Knabe console with multiple wimpy dampers coming unglued.  Should I replace just the felts or the entire damper assembly and, if so [either way], which/whose should I use.  I realize my times will be about double what JG's Labor Guide says but I want to do it right because it's a regular client and nice lady.  Thanks in advance.


    Jim Frazee
    914.763.8689
    Offlist at:  jimfrazee at msn.com

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