Indeed Barbara. I rebuilt the action in an old Fisher upright a few years back and could not locate replacement damper lever assemblies - so I had to rebuild everything - action centers, cloth, springs, spring retainer, etc. And it was an excellent education. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- > When it comes to what the total charge is for a job sometimes it is > cheaper to buy new than to recondition the old--taking into consideration > your labor charge. It's good that you are getting the experience of > rebuilding the butts, because sometimes, that's exactly what you'll have > to do when new parts <that fit> aren't available. > > Barbara Richmond, RPT > near Peoria, IL > > ----- Original Message ----- >> Thanks for all your ideas. Heat did the trick. >> >> I'm rebuilding the butts, rather than buying new ones to get the >> experience of doing all of the repairs involved. This is my practice >> piano. I figured I'd get more practice by completely rebuilding the butts >> than just simply buying new ones. >> >> I'm suprised to hear a few of you say it is cheaper to replace the butts >> with new ones. According to my research it is MUCH cheaper to rebuild the >> butts myself (based soley on the price of parts, not including >> labor....since this is my own piano and I'm looking for practice, labor >> time is not a factor). The following prices came from the Schaff catalog: >> >> Catcher buckskin $2.35 + butt buckskin $2.06 + Bridle straps $5.50 + >> Hammer butt felt squares $1.38 + Flange bushing felt per strip .86 + bag >> of center pins $8.60 = $20.75 >> >> Set of upright brass rail butts No. 509 = $194.83 >> >> $20.75 to rebuild, compared to $194.83 to buy new. >> >> >> Ed
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