Capstans

[Jon Page]

At 11:40 PM 01/06/2001 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi list
>
>Have a problem I would like to consult with you all on. Ran into
>a grand what has loose capstans..... to the point that they sink
>right down in deep after a few blows of the key. Nice eh ??
>
>Now this grand is going to get a Stanwoodizing job in the not too
>distant future so I will have a chance then to really fix the
>problem... but in the meantime it needs to be in near concert
>condition. Soooo....

Watch yourself here...David might get all over you for even implying
use of his technique without being an installer.  Very shaky ground here.
If figures have not been calculated by an authorized Precision TouchDesign
agent, they can not be termed Stanwood.

>What is your prefered method of temp fixing loose capstans on a
>quality instrument that you know for certain you are going to fix
>up nicely in a few months ??

I don't know if there is an easy way aside from removing the capstan and 
swabbing
the hole with CA or a veneer shim.  You can make a test and drip some CA in 
along side.
Remove the stack, feed it in, turn them occasionally to keep them from 
freezing.

I cut 1/4" plugs from old keys to plug the drilled-out holes when moving 
capstans
within proximity of the old hole.  I orient the grain in the same direction 
as well.

Jon