[pianotech] Yamaha G1 - Loose under lever lead

[Joseph Alkana]

I don't think I reshaped the set screws at all. I do remember that drilling
those jaws were tough, though. Taping was easy. I chose 1/8" I think. It's
been a long time ago now.

 

Joseph

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:00 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Yamaha G1 - Loose under lever lead

 

Joseph, how did you shape it? Point, cross cut?

 

David, Paul, I couldn't find a photo of the Renner. How is that one shaped?

 

I want to make my own. I'll probably never use it again. 69 yo and pushing
retirement. Maybe<G>

 

Al

 

From: Joseph <mailto:josephspiano at comcast.net>  Alkana 

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:53 PM

To: pianotech at ptg.org 

Subject: Re: [pianotech] Yamaha G1 - Loose under lever lead

 

I used to use an old set of under the key easing pliers and inset two set
screws into the 'jaws' of the pliers facing each other for this troublesome
issue. Worked great, as the mechanical advantage of the pliers allowed nice
control over the squeeze I applied.

 

Joseph Alkana RPT (Retired)

 


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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of PAULREVENKOJONES at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:39 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Yamaha G1 - Loose under lever lead

 

Renner has a set of pliers, I think, and Don Bee, Jr. here in Chicago
designed a plier for exactly this purpose several years ago. 

 

Paul

 

In a message dated 11/19/2009 12:24:37 P.M. Central Standard Time,
AlliedPianoCraft at hotmail.com writes:

Hi All,

 

I've got a Yamaha G1 with loose under lever leads. I'd like to make up some
kind of pliers that I can use to expand the under lever lead to stay in
place. Any thoughts would be very helpful.

 

Thanks,

 

Al

 

 

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