Mason & Hamlin damper lift rod

[ARTHUR CHICKERING]

Dale,
Thanks for your help with the Mason & Hamlin damper rod hinges.  The parts have
been ordered and I am sure the customer will be glad to have the damper pedal
working again.

Arthur

Ward & Probst wrote:

> 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