[pianotech] Sealing the air leak on a Duo-Art takeup spool

[Ron Nossaman]

On 3/18/2012 7:16 PM, Duaine Hechler wrote:
> I have a customer that has a Duo-Art Grand Player that the takeup
> spool will not stay sealed. (It keeps kicking back to reroll)
>
> Should I try a small leather doughnut and/or a good dose of Vaseline

You should use some of your vast knowledge and experience to fully 
replace the leather washer stack in the spool end, rather than looking 
for a quick dodge. Fully, like when it was new. It's not that tough for 
an expert, and might actually work if you do a good careful job.

Ron N