[CAUT] Anodized Caps after 20 years of use

[David Love]

Ah yes, the days of drilling holes wippens to reduce weight
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From: David Stanwood
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Subject: [CAUT] Anodized Caps after 20 years of use
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Hi folks..

Just came across this shot I took a few months ago of heel cushion 
felt from the center section of my Mason & Hamlin which I rebuilt 20 
years ago.  At that time I was pioneering the use of hard anodized 
capstans.  This piano had one of the first sets of anodized aluminum 
capstans.  It astonishing to see how little wear is evident on the 
heel cushion felt... they look brand new after 20 years.

http://www.stanwoodpiano.com/capstan-20year.jpg

I'm looking forward to seeing how much longer key bushings last with 
the WNG hard anodized key pins.  Could save a lot of rebushing time 
and expense at Colleges and Universities.

David Stanwood




David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com