Damper Flanges?

[Graeme Harvey]

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  From: Roger Jolly=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Friday, October 22, 1999 4:44 PM
  Subject: Re: Damper Flanges?


  Hi John,
               I've run into the same problem.
  Here is how I solved the problem.

  Take off the top damper and remove the flange. Use as a template.
  Take the new flange and mark the forward position of the slot to =
coincide with the sample.
  Use a Japanese pull saw to make a cut in the required position.
  Chip out the excess wood.
  You may have to shorten the overall length of the flange on a disc =
sander. (a probability)
  secondly you may have to elongate the flange screw hole.(another =
probability)
  When reinstalling the flange, it will want to twist since the slot is =
there to hold it in position, so apply some pressure to evenly push the =
flange back into the action when tightening the flange screw.
  Make good and sure that the lever is square with the ones beside it, =
and has not twisted.
  When you can not get matching replacement parts, you are between a =
rock and a hard place so improvise.
  Regards Roger

  For twisting flanges, you could try a strip of say 180 grit sandpaper, =
glued along the rail beside the screw holes. I've tried this =
successfully in the past. Otherwise it seems to be as you suggest, adapt =
the damper flanges to fit.

  Graeme Harvey


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