Barrie, and list Velum,, what the heck is it, and is it the same as parchement? The squares (square grands) ( some) used parchement hinges, but not in the way as mentioned below. Usually into a flange with a tiny slit. I always wondered how they made that tiny slit. And then never had travel or wobble problems. Course the P hinges seemed to go when the silk strings did. Oh well "To da dump, to da dump, to da dump, dump, dump." I think you call it the "skid"? And what ever happened to the screw adjusted flange bushings that others had? Ala Steinway pedal style, ish in a way. One picture, you get more than 1K words. Now THAT seemed to be a good idea. R.Moody ps pouch leather rips too easily, or has to much flex to keep the hammer travel within reason.. In my wildest but humblest guessed at opinion. x( <:Ç (a.1664) ---------- > From: Barrie Heaton <Piano@forte.airtime.co.uk> > To: pianotech@byu.edu > Subject: Re: Leather hinges > Date: Thursday, March 27, 1997 1:50 PM > > Not actually having seen the piano I don't wish to doubt your > observation however, most period pianos actions I have restored have > velum hinges which is a type of leather but hard and flexible can be > obtained from U.K. supply houses not expensive and lasts you ages. > > Regards, > > Barrie. > > > > In article <970326213741_1020250051@emout03.mail.aol.com>, > Maxpiano@aol.com writes > >List - > > > >I plan to check the archives tonight, but wonder if any antique experts are > >out there who could give a bit of guidance in addition to what is there. > > > >I do not specialize in antique instruments, but do help a customer out with a > >square piano now and then. Now I have been asked to service an older > >instrument, the fore-runner of the square (same outward appearance but much > >trimmer in form; 6 legs instead of four). Does anyone know the name for > >these? > > > >The make, if that is of concern, is Gibson - Davis, "New York from London" > > > >The owner is concerned to have all notes play. The main problem I am > >concerned about is to replace the leather hinges that have separated or are > >getting weak on 6-8 hammers. This instrument does not have dowel shanks or > >butts, but a flat shank hinged with leather to the hammer rail. The leather > >does not go into a slot in the shank, but is glued to a mortised-out flat > >area and backed up with a wood insert somewhat thicker than veneer. > > > >Question: what leather to use? Will player-piano pouch leather work well? > > Any suggestion on separating the parts that encase the old leather, to avoid > >damage to the wood? > > > >I am not attempting a museum quality restoration, but do want to leave things > >in such a state that if a proper restoration is ever done, it will be in good > >shape for it. > > > >Thanks for any ideas. > > > >Bill Maxim, RPT > > > > > > > > -- > > Barrie Heaton | Be Environmentally Friendly > URL: http://www.airtime.co.uk/forte/piano.htm | To Your Neighbour > The UK PIano Page | > pgp key on request | HAVE YOUR PIANO TUNED >
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