new frame vs. new rails

[Ed Sutton]

Greg-
I've done it both ways, and for two split rails on a standard model, I 
prefer getting a new stack.
You'll need to make a few scaffolds to index the location of the old rails 
and flange holes, bend the feet and perhaps plug and drill some holes in the 
keyframe. That doesn't take long.
Ed Sutton


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell at ameritech.net>
To: "'Pianotech List'" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:42 PM
Subject: new frame vs. new rails


> Does anyone who does a great deal of action restoration have an opinion of
> whether to replace S&S rails vs. replacing the whole stack. S&S prices, in
> the previously batted about price list, seem quite reasonable.
> Specifically, if I send off the stack for 2 new rails (let off rail is 
> fine)
> and pay for that and shipping both directions am I better off than paying
> for a whole new assembly from S&S plus one way shipping? Any pros or cons 
> I
> should be aware of? Accuracy from either camp?
>
> Greg Newell
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