new frame vs. new rails

[Greg Newell]

Ed,
This is good information. Any sense as to the economics of it? Also, I'm not
sure what you mean by scaffolds. I've never heard that word used that way
before. I assume that you mean indexes or patterns of some sort. Is there
any reason to make them ahead of time rather than just simply matching
things when the new one shows up?

Greg Newell
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-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Ed Sutton
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:17 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: new frame vs. new rails

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
> Greg's Piano Forté
> www.gregspianoforte.com
> 216-226-3791 (office)
> 216-470-8634 (mobile)
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