Brass Action Rails

[David Ilvedson]

Terry,

If none of the rails have problems, i.e broken tabs, just replace the 
butt plates.   I wouldn't worry about the rails...?  New rails from 
Schaff work well if you want to spend the time/money and you won't 
have to be concerned about it.  I wouldn't retrofit with wood flanges, 
the brass rails work well.

David I.

On 4 Jan 2003 at 21:43, Farrell wrote:

> I am doing a complete rebuild of a 90 year old M&H upright. It is
> getting new board, new block, new action, new everything. It has brass
> action rails for the hammer butts. None have failed. I can only assume
> the brass is brittle, as I have seen so many of these brass rails
> fail. Is this a fair assumption?
> 
> Assuming I want to do something with the brass rails, is there
> anywhere besides Schaff that duplicates? I'm looking for best quality.
> What about converting to wooden flanges? Anyone care to share their
> experience doing this?
> 
> Any thoughts in general? Thanks.
> 
> Terry Farrell
> 
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