Spinet Evaluation

[Mike Spalding]

Matthew,

It wouldn't be unusual for the drop wires to be bent and/or binding 
where they hook on the keys, acting like a spring preventing the return 
of the key.  Try disconnecting one from its key, and see if the 
wippen-butt-hammer assembly returns freely without the constraint of the 
key-dropwire joint.

Mike

Matthew Todd wrote:
> I returned from the spinet evaluation. The elbows will need to be 
> replaced.  And with the keys that do work, when you release your 
> finger from the key, the hammer only goes about half way back and you 
> have to move it with your hand to return it.  I am suspecting the 
> hammer return springs need replacing.  It didn't "feel" like tight 
> flanges, and the hammer springs are where they're suppose to be, but I 
> guess they just are wore out.
>  
>  
> Thoughts?
> Matthew