Spring Rail Rebuilding

[David Love]

Terry,

I would punch them out with a center pin punch and secure the new spring
with a toothpick and a drop of glue inserted after the spring.

David Love


----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: September 19, 2001 6:02 PM
Subject: Spring Rail Rebuilding


> Hi Folks. Rebuilding an upright action. Hammer butt spring rail. Removed
all
> springs EXCEPT for three short pieces of spring wire that are apparently
> stuck in original holes in rail (broke off). Gotta get 'em out so that I
can
> install the new ones. I have tried pushing them through to no avail. I
guess
> I can drill next to them, but that will screw up alignment a tad - maybe
not
> too much. There is nothing to grab on to to pull on. Any recommendations
for
> removal? Or should I just drill right next to original hole? I am
constantly
> amazed at little tricks to remove original stuff.
>
> Also, I purchased medium and heavy hammer butt springs. What is the
accepted
> wisdom in placing these? If both are to be used, I suspect heavy in bass
and
> at some point in scale switch to medium. Should both be used? Where should
> the change be made?
>
> Thanks big time.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
>