Dave: a good tool to adjust Bluthner (and most other) rocker capstans is the offset screwdriver made precisely for that purpose. (Please note that this is not a photo of a Bluthner action) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 192 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20060823/fbe3b20b/attachment.bin -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ag_1-1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 16627 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20060823/fbe3b20b/attachment.jpg -------------- next part -------------- For more info on this tool, see: http://www.pianofortesupply.com/offsetinfo.html As for the jack spring, it can be adjusted without a tool, using your fingers. It is important not to change the 90 degree bend in the wire. Make adjustments by only bending this spring fore and aft at its base. Jurgen Goering Piano Forte Supply (250) 754-2440 info at pianofortesupply.com http://www.pianofortesupply.com Dave Stahl wrote: <snip> Does anyone familiar with these have specific tools they use for bending the springs or other functions, or a specific method for bending/massaging/cajoling/tweaking them? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 713 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20060823/fbe3b20b/attachment-0001.bin
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