Let-Off Button Installation Secrets

Wimblees@AOL.COM Wimblees@AOL.COM
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 10:01:24 EDT


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In a message dated 10/11/01 8:05:58 AM Central Daylight Time, 
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:


> Hi gang. I am rebuilding an upright let-off rail: new let-off screws,
> buttons, and felt punchings. Is there any secret to installing the button on
> the adjustment screw such that its cylindrical axis is parallel with the
> screw shaft so that there is no wobble when turning the adjustment screw? No
> wobble is critical for any fine regulation. The holes in the buttons
> (Pianotek) I am using are pre drilled. I should think that if the holes are
> put in square, you are guaranteed to end up with no wobble. I have some
> wobble. Am I forcing the installation to go crooked? Or are some of the
> pre-drilled holes not square to the felt surface? Do I need to make my own
> dowels and drill them myself??? Thanks.
> 
> Terry Farrell
> 
> 
> 

Terry

Remove the let off rail. Clamp it in a vice. If you have a power driver, 
there are small nut driver attachments. Find one that fits over the eye. 

Wim 

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