Marshall Wendell damper under lever

[David Ilvedson]

I agree...remove the underlever and splice on what you need...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner at verizon.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 11/11/2007 4:48:27 PM
Subject: Re: Marshall Wendell damper under lever



>Subject: Marshall Wendell damper under lever

>How about using the "Big Tool"
>   I refer to the one between your ears of course.
>    Improvise!
>    A piece of maple , a small clamp on vice that can be brought to the 
>piano, a coping or a fret saw , rasp or two , some sandpaper , ---.
> Fabricate a piece to match what is missing, C.A. in place with card stock 
>on either side if possible  to act as a gussett .
>    Don't misunderstand me here, I would rather replace with a new or like 
>part but when unavailable-------FIND A WAY !
>    Best wishes,
>    Tom Driscoll RPT

>Wait --- I just had a better idea!
>    Drill a hole in what's left of the lever and C.A. a spoon in place. Bend 
>as neccesary to regulate (Look inside some asian grands and you will see 
>this setup )
>    Ain't this job fun?
>    T.D.
>