Knabe sunken block

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Wed, 03 Sep 1997 00:11:06 -0700
> From:          Dennis Benson <dennisb@WILLMAR.COM>
> Organization:  Dennis Benson Piano Service
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject:       Knabe sunken block
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

You might try turning up the glide bolts in hopes that the stack 
would lower slightly...use machinist jacks on each end to force 
up the pinblock...why did it drop?  Tighten the pinblock screws?


> List,
> I have a customer with a Knabe grand from early 1900's (6'2" I believe).
> It was restored in 1983 and a falconwood pinblock installed.
> Now the block has dropped to bind the action stack. It's wedged in pretty
> tight. The block is apparently screwed in from the bottom.
> 
>         Question? How do I get it out and is it repairable?
>         Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
>         Thanks,  Dennis Benson RPT
> 
> 
> 
> 
ilvey
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@a.crl.com