getting punch(y)ings

[Farrell]

That's an interesting twist Roger. Thanks. Looks like the best of both worlds. I'll have to give it a whirl next time.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jolly roger" <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: getting punch(y)ings


> Hi Terry,
>                For the most stable job. Major leveling. I use the split
> punchings. After completion I remove the stack and replace them with uncut
> punchings.  Save the split punchings for the next job.  
> 
> You may find you have to install a few thin onion skin split punchings, but
> this is just a small refinement.
> 
> It is important to press firmly down on all the key buttons, to make sure all
> keys are firmly seated for best results, then recheck your work.
> 
> Regards Roger
> 
> 
> 
> 
> At 09:05 AM 2/21/02 -0500, you wrote:
> >Wim. I have never (I'm ashamed to admit) used this technique. But, yes it
> would take a few minutes to cut the punchings, but it will also save you from
> removing the stack. Further, it will provide the consistency of the actual
> action providing the weight on the back of the key - potentially resulting
> in a
> more accurate key leveling. Am I right with these statements? Do you have some
> technique to put an uncut punching on a grand center rail pin without removing
> the stack?
> >
> >Terry Farrell
> >  
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM>
> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 8:45 AM
> >Subject: Re: getting punch(y)ings
> >
> >
> >> In a message dated 2/21/02 2:43:57 AM !!!First Boot!!!, Bigeartb@AOL.COM 
> >> writes:
> >> 
> >> 
> >> > But while we're on this subject, some technicians evidently level 
> >> > the keys by cutting a "V" in the punchings so they can insert them
> without
> 
> >> > removing the keys. Do you know anything about this technique? Is is 
> >> > acceptable practice?
> >> > 
> >> > Tommy Black
> >> > Decatur, Ala.
> >> > 
> >> 
> >> Tommy
> >> 
> >> This is a good method if you need to level one or two keys with the action 
> >> still in the piano. But in my opinion, it would take longer to cut V's in 
> >> punchings than it is to lift the key and wool punching. 
> >> 
> >> Wim
> >> 
> > 
>