Slow Hammer Return

[John Ross]

Some actions had a problem with hammer rail springs corroding off, but I think that was the '70's.
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michelle Smith 
  To: 'Pianotech List' 
  Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 5:00 PM
  Subject: RE: Slow Hammer Return


  "If you are sure" is something I can't be sure of yet in this new endeavor.

   

  Other than the slow return of the hammers, everything is functioning normally.  The notes still play, they're just losing energy because they can't get back to the rest rail.  

   

  Are there any other causes I should look for before I try soaking?

   

  Thanks very much!

   

  Michelle

   


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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Farrell
  Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 1:56 PM
  To: Pianotech List
  Subject: Re: Slow Hammer Return

   

  If you are sure it is the hammer butt/flange action centers that are slow, on a piano like this, I recommend removing action and soak action centers with about a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water. Let dry overnight - do not blow dry with heat. 90% of the time this will free up all the action centers.

   

  Lots about this in the archives.

   

  Terry Farrell
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