remove spinet action

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Sat, 25 Oct 97 13:38:19 UT
> From:          "Rob Stuart-Vail" <rob_sv@classic.msn.com>
> To:            "pianotech list" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject:       remove spinet action
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

Achh.......Run as fast as you can in the opposite direction!  
You will never be satisfied and you will not get the $ you 
deserve for the time invested.  How do I know?

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA

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> List:
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> I may have to remove the action from a Fischer spinet.  There are damper 
> problems and the two action bolts (machine screws) that thread into the plate 
> have been cross-threaded and mutilated beyond use.  Brackets on the ends of 
> the action, with screws going into the case,  are providing the holding power 
> at the moment, and there is damper leakage because of it.
> 
> I removed two dampers with cracked (plastic) flanges and I'm hoping an epoxy 
> repair will be possible on these.  I may also be able to chase the threads for 
> 
> the action bolts and get those in properly, so that I may not  have to pull 
> the action (here's hoping).
> 
> However, if I do  have to take the action out, I need some advice on whether I 
> 
> can possibly take keys and action (maybe keyframe, too)  all at once, since 
> the sticker wires run through the ends of the keys, and the adjusting nuts on 
> the ends of the stickers are wood.  
> 
> Failing this,  should I make a saw cut in the end of each key to permit the 
> wire to pass through ? (just kidding, I think).  <g>.  When there is no 
> escaping it,  has anybody used a reversible electric drill to spin off and 
> replace the wood nuts?  I don't much fancy torturing my tennis elbow with 
> doing it by hand.
> 
> The client is willing to have me replace the plastic damper flanges if 
> necessary,  but I know there may be other problems once I get into it.  I 
> might have opted out at the beginning, but this is a neighbor and I hated to 
> say no.
> 
> Well, help!
> 
> Rob Stuart-Vail
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