Palkik & Schicker grand (Terry Jack

[Terry Jack]

Hello Anne,

Thank you for replying to my question.

The action is in my shop here in Springfield Oregon. One of the reasons I 
decided to take on the job is because the uniqueness, at least to me, of the 
action. Additionally I would hate to see a piano like this end up in the 
dump!

All parts are there. There are several biggies that need attention. The 
hammers are all buckskinned and many need recovered. Is this original and is 
this a correct repair?  I have never buckskinned a hammer but am confident I 
can figure it out.

Unfortunately because I have not seen an action like this before I have no 
idea of part names; so.....bear with me.  There are metal rods attached to 
the keys with a felt "button" on the end. These lift the dampers. Any idea 
where I can obtain these or what I can make new one out of?

At the end of the action there are wood pieces that cause the hammer shank 
to lift bringing the hammer to the strings. there is some type of fabric 
that holds these in place. The fabric is fitted into a very thin dado.  In 
the high treble, someone has attempted to repair them by gluing fabric to 
the sides.

With your work with historic can you direct me to any publications or 
articles about this action?

One way or another I intend to make a quality repair to this intrument! 
*smile*

Looking forward to hearing from you,


Terry Jack
Springfield/Eugene Oregon Chapter PTG


----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 6:31 PM
Subject: Palkik & Schicker grand (Terry Jack


> Terry,
>
> I have extensive experience with these.  You have a Viennese action there, 
> a direct descendant of the early actions such as Mozart played.
>
> Where is the piano?
>
> Anne Acker
> Historic Keyboard Specialist
>