easing action centers

[philromano@attglobal.net]

Terry,

Have you ever tried spraying the centers with ether? (Do this outside!!!!!)
Get a can of engine starting fluid (mostly ether) and spray the centers. You
didn't mention whether there was any verdigris contamination but this will
help some if there is. It's only a patch that I would use for an old beater.
Follow up with with protek after letting it dry out well.

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC

----- Original Message -----
From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 12:35 AM
Subject: easing action centers


> I'm overhauling an old upright action; the usual stuff, file/reshape
> hammers,new bridles,dampers,etc.
>
> The biggest challenge has been freeing up the action centers; namely the
> hammer flanges. I've applied isopropyl with a tad of water several times,
> and, after drying, the hammers free up a little more each time. i'm
> wondering if more applications will help (four so far), or maybe the list
> might recommend a better way to "shrink" the bushings. It's about 85%
> improved from when i started, and I'll do ANYTHING to not have to repin
the
> whole thing! I'll wait for replies before my FINAL step of applying protek
> clp. Thanks all!
>
> Terry Peterson
> Precision Piano Service
> Torrance, CA
>
>
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