On Nov 19, 2007 11:30 PM, William R. Monroe <pianotech at a440piano.net> wrote: > Hi Doug, > > How about using a shorter jack? ;-] > > Barring finding an appropriate jack for this piano, you could probably > remove the jack along with it's neighbor, cut the new jack to proper length > using the old one as a guide. Make sure to leave enough length to shape the > tip of the jack appropriately, lube and re-install. > > William R. Monroe > > > > I installed a jack for an old upright piano, and when I set the jack > > in the action, the hammer was not resting in the same place as the other > > >hammers, how can I regulate or adjust this hammer when the jack length is > > slightly longer than the other? > > > > Doug > > > Hi Doug, If it were a Special old upright I'd agree with William and I do mean SPECIAL but for an average ol' upright Greg's advice is right on the money! Mike -- You never learn anything by doing it right. Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com
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