[pianotech] elbows

[Ryan Sowers]

I have found the sluggishness is usually coming from the elbow being too
tight on the pin. I always prepare the elbows by running a round toothpick
through the bushing and then use a sharp razor blade to trim the felt out of
the slot. The toothpick eases the bushing and gives a good surface for
cutting. They click on much easier and will be much freer. I havn't had a
problem with them being too loose.



On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 5:19 AM, <richard.ucci at att.net> wrote:

>  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
>



-- 
Ryan Sowers, RPT
Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
www.pianova.net
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