[CAUT] Capstan Repositioning

[Jim Busby]

Ditto what David said. Way easier, better.

 

Jim Busby BYU

 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
David Love
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 9:28 AM
To: 'College and University Technicians'
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Capstan Repositioning

 

Just fill the holes with two part epoxy putty.

 

David Love
davidlovepianos at comcast.net 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Ken Zahringer
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 7:01 AM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: [CAUT] Capstan Repositioning

 

We have a Steinway M (c. 1960) here who's capstan line is askew
significantly.  The capstan on A0 is about 1/4" closer to the balance
pin than the capstan on C8.  The cap contacts the front of the wippen
cushion on A0, and the back on C8.  Dip at A0 is .420, dip at C8 is
.390.  I am planning on straightening this out this summer.

My tentative plan right now is to remove a piece of wood from the
keystick, about 1/2 x 1/2 inch, and glue in an insert for the new hole.
I was thinking of using poplar for the insert.  Since I'm moving the
hole such a short distance (max 1/8"), I wouldn't think simply plugging
with a dowel and redrilling would work very well.  Any comments,
criticisms, or dire warnings?

Thanks,
Ken Z.
-- 
Ken Zahringer, RPT
University of Missouri
School of Music

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