I just love how easy all you "woodworker" types make this type of thing sound! :-) Just kidding. Avery At 07:31 AM 6/23/05, you wrote: >Let-Off?? Don't you mean lost motion? > >Those nails seem rather high for a capstan. You'll have to build up >the back of the key to support the typical 28mm (1") capstan. >The span also looks too short to accommodate a dowel type capstan. > >Plug the holes. Add a cap. Redrill for new threaded capstans. >Cut plugs from old keys with a 1" x 1/4" plug cutter. If you want, >I can send a you a set since I have them already made up >for changing capstan lines. > >It would be rather uncomplicated. Setup the drill press to ream the holes >to 1/4". install plugs and wooden caps. Now the drill press is already setup >for drilling the new capstan (don't forget to change to a smaller bit). >-- > >Regards, > >Jon Page >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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