Old Steinway wippens

[DGPEAKE@AOL.COM]

Rather that rebuild the wippens, why not purchase new ones? The best way is 
to contact Renner and purchase the parts kit then use them as a sample in the 
action to see which one will work correctly.

Dave Peake, RPT
Portland Chapter
Oregon City, OR
www.davespianoworks.locality.com


In a message dated 09/07/2000 10:27:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
foxmeadow@juno.com writes:

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 A fellow technician (who is not subscribed) has an old Steinway "O"
 (approx 1910-15) and is rebuilding the action.  The problem that he
 wishes to address is the lack of jack adjustment.  There is only a piece
 of felt where the top of the jack come to rest in the repetition lever
 window, but no screw to adjust the fore and aft position of the top of
 the jack.  Does anyone have a suggestion for rebuilding these wippens? 
 Right now, he sees his options as 1) total replacement, or 2)
 painstakingly trimming new felt to position the jack in the correct
 position.
 
 Todd L. Mapes
 PTG Associate Member
 Fort Smith, AR
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