Ed: You know, for some reason I always thought the "front rail glide" was a good idea. Knabe did that on some pianos early in the last century. I've adjusted them and had good results. There's something that bothers me about "destructive" ways to adjust things. Removing wood on the front rail that can never be put back on to adjust the fit seems odd though I'm aware that it has been "traditional" forever. I just prefer systems that can be actually adjusted. OK, it's just one of many psychological flaws. dp David M. Porritt, RPT dporritt at smu.edu -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ed Sutton Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 9:05 AM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Thumping Baldwin SF I heard Cliff Gears speak scornfully of the Baldwin "front rail glide" system. He said "When you see this, yank 'em out, glue a strip of wood to the bottom edge of the key frame and seat it right." ES ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Busby" <jim_busby at byu.edu> To: <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [CAUT] Thumping Baldwin SF Good morning Joe! But if it's bedded properly why would it knock? Isn't that the definition of a bedded frame; no knock? And how could bushing cloth possibly NOT wear out there, and rather quickly? I learn new things daily on this list, and Jon is one of the best. It's just something I haven't seen nor thought of. And how do you adhere it? Jon? Regards, Jim -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Joe And Penny Goss Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:01 AM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Thumping Baldwin SF Hi Jim, If you tap the base where the (key bed) action lies sometimes that area will ring like a drum. Joe Goss RPT Mother Goose Tools imatunr at srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Busby" <jim_busby at byu.edu> To: <caut at ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:27 AM Subject: Re: [CAUT] Thumping Baldwin SF I've had luck with Crescendo punching. Jon, you covered the glides?? Were they knocking or something? (I'm certainly not questioning you're abilities, but this sounds a little weird. Explain?) Regards, Jim Busby -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jon Page Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:12 AM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Thumping Baldwin SF I had this thumping noise on an L from the '70's. Replacing the impacted front rail punchings did not quiet it enough for the player. I ended up covering the bearing areas on the bottom of the key frame and glides with bushing cloth. -- Regards, Jon Page
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