1965 Petrof Model IV - Rococo style

[Plumb Pianos]

I have been able to move the keyslip enough to detect that there are two brass dowels parallel to the floor that I would assume were meant to provide spacing between the keyslip and the keyframe.  Over time they may have indented enough in the wood to in effect prevent moving the keyslip up.

However, there are also two screws - not equidistant from the ends of the piano (whatever that means) that are perpendicular to the floor - hence holding the keyslip from being pulled forward.  There is no visible place to undo these screws.  I am thinking of using a hacksaw blade to cut these.  Any other ideas?
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Plumb Pianos 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 6:08 PM
  Subject: Re: 1965 Petrof Model IV - Rococo style


  Thanks for your reply.  The key blocks are attached to the keyframe.  When you press the soft pedal the key block move with the keyframe.  That's part of the problem.  If they weren't there it would be easier to attack this keyslip from the back.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Paul Chick 
    To: 'Pianotech List' 
    Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:07 PM
    Subject: RE: 1965 Petrof Model IV - Rococo style


    Did you try removing the key blocks first, then the key slip?

     

    Paul C

     

    Subject: 1965 Petrof Model IV - Rococo style

     

    We have just taken this piano in to sell on consignment.  It hasn't been regulated for at least 20 years - but we can't get the keyslip off to do so.

     

    Paul Plumb
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