Clicking Keys in Cable Nelson spinet

[tom]

Subject: Re: Clicking Keys in Cable Nelson spinet

 

 

On Dec 27, 2007 8:07 AM, <KeyKat88 at aol.com> wrote:

Greetings,

 

          On a used Cable Nelson spinet, the upper treble keys click. Upon
investigation, it seems to be coming from the rear of the keysticks. I found
a white powdery substance on the screws that are in the ends of the keys.  I
think the prevoius tech sprayed teflon on them. I dislike using teflon, Is
there any other remedy? The small rubber grommets/washers, where the
adjusting threaded rods are, are not dried out. What to do? 

 

Thanks in advance,

Julia Gottshall

Reading, PA

            

Julia,

            As been suggested I think the grommets are the likely culprits.
I have a few in my small parts container for spot replacement and to
demonstrate the need for repair. Switch one to find out.

Also ,Why do you dislike Teflon?

            Protek is "Teflon" and the powdered Teflon  is great on
knuckles.

I can't imagine it helping a noisy grommet but in general the flouro-polymer
(sp?) based stuff has been embraced by the club.

Best wishes,

Tom Driscoll



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