Hmm.. first remove the action and check the damper rod mechanism, etc. Is it a split rod? Make sure all that is solid. I've seen broken hangers cause the same kind of mess. Alan R. Barnard Salem, MO -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Bill Ballard Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 11:31 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: Changing dampers At 10:16 PM -0600 7/1/03, Arlie Rauch wrote: >Anyway, I was not satisfied when I left. I seem to remember a >similar situation on one piano some years ago, but I do not remember >what the fix was. Has anyone had a similar experience? How can >this situation on this piano be corrected? Well, Arlie, I'd start by removing the hammer butts. Yes, clear'em out of the way because you need unobstructed access to the damper wires and felts, to be able to really fix this damper set. It will be a learning experience, but not likely one you should even consider asking the customer to pay for. The sad fact is that after all of this blind bending (yes the hammer butts were in the way), you're going to have to restore the original "line" of damper blocks. That's done by skillful damper bending. But you'd be amazed how much more skillful you can be with the butts and rail out of the way. Along the way, you may decide that the original damper felts are not up to the job. That's when you may decide that your thankful to the Piano Technicians Guild for its Journal reprints, as well as the reprints offered by Bill Spurlock. I've had a similar experience but not involving upright dampers. Bill Ballard RPT NH Chapter, P.T.G. "There's a difference between 'involved' and 'committed.' When providing ham and eggs for breakfast, the hen is involved. The pig is committed." ...........(Milo Sturgis in Jonathan Kellerman's novel "Self-Defense") +++++++++++++++++++++ _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.489 / Virus Database: 288 - Release Date: 6/10/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.489 / Virus Database: 288 - Release Date: 6/10/2003
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