Action Frame Front Rail Repair

[John Ross]

Looks good.
How did you end up getting the accurate spacing?
Did you make a template, and then route out for the inlay of new wood?
No, it looks like you just cut out, and inserted a new section.
In that case, why didn't you just make a complete new rail? It seems to me,
it would have been easier than splicing in two new pieces. Or am I mis-
interpreting what I see.
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Farrell 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 1:44 PM
  Subject: Action Frame Front Rail Repair


  Thought y'all might like to see a before and after picture of my latest adventure: Action Frame Front Rail Repair.

  Before picture is below. The pins were angled this way and that - some so far that the top of the pin was catching on the edge of the key mortise. Plus most were almost loose enough to be removed with fingers. Heights were all over the place as well. Also, quite a bit of evidence of miserable CA glue repairs.




  After picture is below. I wish I had a huge drill press with a good drill press table. My lines of holes are less than perfect - but quite adequate I think. I used my overhead drill press.


  I figured I'd post this before I install the keys (and test my spacing accuracy) and was feel good about the project!  ;-)

  Terry Farrell
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