Patrick, This is a toughy. The inexpensive repairs aren't very good, and often the piano is not worth putting a lot of money into doing the job right. I reckon the right way would be to replace the whole brass rail, because it is possible that about the time you get one hammer working right (or at least working), another tooth can break off. Unless there is something especially redeeming about the piano, I generally recommend discarding it and getting a better one. Much much help for you, I admit. :-( Regards, Clyde J Patrick Draine wrote: > Dear List, > It's been awhile since I've repaired an upright with brass flanges. > Other than Gerald Foye's 2 page article in the Nov. 1982 Piano > Technicians Journal, is there any article or brief note on optimal > procedures for using repair clips? I'm seldom really happy with my > results (and I have to revive a couple pianos with brass flange > problems this week).
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