[pianotech] elbows

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Hi Richard,
Sorta easy to do. Except for the laying on your back looking heavenward.
Take a flat piece of wood 1"X1" amd drill a center pin hole in it. insert center pin tnto the hole.
Then tifhtbond the area that will be against the old wippen and put center pin into the remaining old hole.
Clamp and let dry, trim center pin. 
Oh be sure the center pin hole that is damaged will let the pin snap or go into its proper place.
Your tightness may be due to binding of the stickers especally if they have a bend that was set at the factory.
Order #317 for future elbow jobs >G<
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: richard.ucci at att.net 
  To: pianotech 
  Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 6:19 AM
  Subject: [pianotech] elbows


  Hi Yall,

  Replaced a set of elbows yesterday with new plastic ones, (that had been in my car for about 2yrs.or so). Now some of the keys are sluggish etc.
  Would lubricating the bushing of the elbow help cure? 

  No lost motion , also two of the whippen parts where the elbow pins to the action broke(sh**)! What would be the best way to repair without pulling action?
  Thanks,
  RU/UP  
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