Mason & Hamlin damper lift rod

[Ward & Probst]

Hi Arthur,
If I understand correctly, you would need to order an upright damper rod
hinge APSCO part # 24448A (7/8" wide) or #24448B (3/8" wide). Order a dozen
of the B part numbers. Sooner or later you will run into a Pratt Read action
which has broken synthetic hinges and you will want to replace with these
metal ones.
Best,
Dale
Dale Probst, RPT
Member, TEAM2001
PTG Annual Convention
Reno, NV --July 11-15, 2000
email: wardprobst@cst.net
(940)691-3682 voice
(940) 691-6843 fax
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of ARTHUR CHICKERING
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 7:26 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Mason & Hamlin damper lift rod


Pianotech,
I have a customer who has a Mason & Hamlin console made in 1947.  It has
a damper lift rod part which is broken.  It is the part which the
hangers on the rod go into which has a felt bushing.  This part has a
slot which is adjustable and can tear out.  I was wondering if anyone
has seen this before and if a suitable replacement part is available, if
not,is there something I could use in its place?
Any solutions or ideas on how I can make this repair would be
appreciated.

Thanks,

Arthur Chickering
Rockland,Maine