[pianotech] A question about a repair parts kit

[Paul T Williams]

Brass butt-plates for old uprights.  different kinds!

Paul




Mike Spalding <mike.spalding1 at verizon.net> 
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Bobb,

One answer would be that you don't need to carry any, you can say "I 
don't have time in today's schedule to do any unplanned repairs, but we 
can schedule a return visit for repairs in a few days" giving you time 
to find the parts.

But if you want to be prepared for the most likely repairs:
An assortment of wire from 13 to 22, and the tools to replace or splice 
strings.
Assorted scraps of cloth, felt, leather, and assorted damper felt, sharp 
knife/razor blade, and glue.
Shanks and assorted used hammers, wippens, and damper levers, and the 
tools to repair/replace them.
Bridle tapes, your choice of standard, cork, or clip.
Center pins, bushing cloth in assorted thickness, stripped to width for 
action centers and key bushings, and re-pinning/rebushing tools.
Assorted knobs and buttons.
Assorted cloth paper and board punchings.
Assorted used keytops, glue, and clamps.
Power drill, drill bits, plugs, screws, soundboard buttons, and glue.

Others will, I'm sure, fill in the gaps.

hope this helps

Mike

Bobb Craig wrote:
> I know that each of you has their own preferences, but I am wondering 
> what you folks would suggest as, the "I need to have these parts in 
> the car before I go to do a regular tuning" (mostly uprights) repair 
> parts  kit? I am sorry if it has been discussed before, but I went to 
> the archives, and all I can see is the last two months, for some 
> reason? Thanks for your time and help.
>
> Bobb
>
>


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