Everett Pinblock Repair

[John Ross]

Hi Jeff,
It would depend entirely, on whether your clamps, could close the gap. If
they can close the gap, it would be ok, not to lower the tension.

Having said that, keep track of the pitch as you close the gap. You don't
want to go above pitch. If you see the pitch go over standard, then of
course you will have to lower pitch.

Regards,

John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia.
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Tanner" <jtanner@mozart.music.sc.edu>
To: <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 11:11 AM
Subject: Everett Pinblock Repair


> List,
> I've got a handful of old Everett studios, some of which have the pinblock
> pulling away problem.  These pianos aren't currently in critical
situations
> and are more or less surplus, so they don't receive a lot of attention.
> But we're considering "loaning" some to other entities on campus for
> informal use, and I'd be responsible for maintaining them.  I could loan
> them old Hamiltons, but I'd rather keep those here for music students.
>
> Is it absolutely necessary to lower the tension to do the repair of
> replacing the pinblock screws with bolts which go all the way through the
> frame? or can one leave the tension up and simply clamp each section
during
> the process?
>
> I'm trying to keep time spent to a minimum.  If I have to lower tension,
> that increases the risk of string breakage and subsequent repair, meaning
> more frequent trips across campus after delivery for retuning.  If it's
> going to be more trouble than it's worth, I'll just send a Hamilton.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>
> Jeff Tanner
> Piano Technician
> School of Music
> University of South Carolina
> Columbia, SC 29208
> (803)-777-4392 (phone)
>
>
>