One of these two things does appear to be the problem. Both have been lubed, but a different lubricant is needed on whichever one is causing it... Next stop: McLube 1725 Dave Stahl Dave Stahl Piano Service 650-224-3560 dstahlpiano at sbcglobal.net http://dstahlpiano.net/ -----Original Message----- From: wayne.w at musicstop.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 6:08 AM Subject: RE: damper mechanism squeaks....argh! I would re-check all of the damper springs. Also make sure the lift rod is well lube. Wayne Walker Piano Tuner / Technician Musicstop Acoustic Piano Service 264 Herring Cove Road Halifax, NS, Canada B3P 1M1 902-221-1540 902-496-6924 Fax www.musicstop.com -----Original Message----- From: piannaman at aol.com [mailto:piannaman at aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 12:47 AM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: damper mechanism squeaks....argh! I didn't mention that I could get the mechanism to squeak...with the action outside of the piano. It is definitely something in the action itself. I am convinced that whatever felt is on the damper levers is getting too much friction from the damper lift rod. I will try the McLube suggestion from Paul McCloud. It isn't case parts, of that I am sure. Everything else has been lubricated and/or tightened. Dave Stahl Dave Stahl Piano Service 650-224-3560 dstahlpiano at sbcglobal.net http://dstahlpiano.net/ -----Original Message----- From: pianotech at a440piano.net To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00 PM Subject: Re: damper mechanism squeaks....argh! Dave, If this piano has a pedal prop bolt that connects the trap lever to the pedal itself, check where the bolt runs through the pedal. I have encountered squeaky groans at that interface, when the bolt rubs on the sides of the hole in the pedal. My remedy is to remove the pedal, enlarge the hole slightly, and bush it with leather. Best, William R. Monroe Hi All, I thought I could solve any damper pedal mechanism squeak, and up until recently, I've had pretty good luck. Then I met a recent model Hallet-Davis (Dongbei built, I believe) upright. I lubricated and tightened everything I could think of. Dave Stahl Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1603 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter for free now! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/597 - Release Date: 12/21/2006 6:45 PM ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20061222/50db7be1/attachment.html
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