[CAUT] Steinway Technical

[Fred Sturm]

On 7/26/06 7:11 PM, "Andrew Anderson" <andrew at andersonmusic.com> wrote:

> I agreed to do a annual+ (been a few years on this one) technical on
> a S&S D.  I never did invest in those clip on weights to do key
> levelling because I learned and liked the Yamaha way.  Anyone have a
> fast way to level the D accelerated action?
I like the Spurlock method with the alligator forceps (stack left on frame).
To raise the half round thingees (can't remember what they dubbed them), I
use a Mannino broach - nice and sharp end, fits into the space easily. Jab
into the felt and lift.
> 
> Seems to me I've seen on this list something you can chuck up in your
> drill and polish center rail pins fast with.  Anyone make one for
> sale?  I've got another technical coming up...
> 
> Do you lubricate after polishing with Flitz?  Or does the "no
> residue" rust preventer provide adequate lubrication?  Is ProLube
> follow-up unnecessary?
I use McLube on the pins, applied with a piece of cloth. I use Prolube
applied with a hypo oiler for the felt (tip of hypo in the hole, touching
the middle of each felt, tiny squeeze). In the long run, I think you get a
lot less wear of the bushings. I brush powdered teflon on bushing cloth
before gluing it in when re-bushing, but I find the Prolube goes on faster
with bushings in place.
> 
> It is surprising how some improvements in the keys can add up to such
> a delightful improvement when playing.  (Key-dip was way deep so I
> tried out some Wurzens on the front rail.  Still have lots of
> after-touch and just need to refine dip a little.)
> 
> Andrew Anderson
> 

Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico