I recommend either protek or naptha as well. Then if only a few remain sluggish you can spot-repin. Re: [pianotech] Sluggish action on WurlitzerTuesday, November 18, 2008 9:19 PM From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> To: pianotech at ptg.org Since protek/goose will take care of the problem 90+% of the time and for little expense it makes sense to go that route first. I always let them know this is the first approach and it probably will take care of the problem, but if not we can talk about other options. In many years, I've had no problems with this approach and have NEVER repinned console/spinet etc... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell at ameritech.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Received: 11/18/2008 5:09:29 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Sluggish action on Wurlitzer >Chuck, > Best course of action? Depends. Do you want it to last? Do you want >a reputation for excellence? Repin them. >Greg Newell >Greg's Piano Forté >www.gregspianoforte.com >216-226-3791 (office) >216-470-8634 (mobile) >-----Original Message----- >From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf >Of Chuck Raynor >Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 4:27 PM >To: pianotech at ptg.org >Subject: [pianotech] Sluggish action on Wurlitzer >Hi group, >I'm a new poster and quite new to this business, so be gentle. Went to >tune a Wurlitzer console today and the owner mentioned a "few sticky >keys". Well, at least half the hammers either returned slowly or didn't >return at all when I pressed and then released the soft pedal. Took one >hammer out and hit the flange with CLP and swung it back and forth >until it was free. >What's the best course of action (no pun intended)? Repin? lubricate? >Is there a quick method for freeing this beast up? >Thanks for you help. >Chuck R. Noah Haverkamp Frere Know-a Piano? http://www.knowapiano.com 347-308-0094
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