Replacing a damper spring !

[John Formsma]

George,

I'm trying to think if I've done this before. Seems like yes for one or
two springs, but it's tricky because you have to correctly line up the
flange screw with the hole with the pressure of the spring operating
against you. (One of those really long flat-head screwdrivers with the
spring clip to hold the screw in place would work here -maybe from
Pianotek?) And I think you have to loosen the top action bracket screws
to "lean" the action back so you can get a screwdriver back there. You
have to ask if it's really worth the extra time to remove the action,
or if you might be able to it without removing it. I figure that it's
at least worth a try before taking the action out. (Something I can do,
but not something I particularly like.)

There are some good tools for removing spinet actions. Check Pianotek
for the tool that holds the stickers in place, or there are some
homemade options. There is also some good information in the archives
for removing Acrosonic actions. Do a search with "drop action,"
"Acrosonic," and "Driscoll." Tom Driscoll posted some very helpful
images for Acrosonics, if I recall.

JF

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Replacing a damper spring !
> From: "george bartlett" <gbart at persona.ca>
> Date: Sat, October 07, 2006 7:22 am
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
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>    This might sound naïve, but is there any possible way of replacing a damper spring in a Spinet Piano without removing the action? The last time I removed one plus the keys it took me over two  hours, very very time consuming.  I am open to any possible insights or solutions. George Piano Tech Keep That Piano Tuned UP.........      
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