I agree...remove the underlever and splice on what you need... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner at verizon.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Received: 11/11/2007 4:48:27 PM Subject: Re: Marshall Wendell damper under lever >Subject: Marshall Wendell damper under lever >How about using the "Big Tool" > I refer to the one between your ears of course. > Improvise! > A piece of maple , a small clamp on vice that can be brought to the >piano, a coping or a fret saw , rasp or two , some sandpaper , ---. > Fabricate a piece to match what is missing, C.A. in place with card stock >on either side if possible to act as a gussett . > Don't misunderstand me here, I would rather replace with a new or like >part but when unavailable-------FIND A WAY ! > Best wishes, > Tom Driscoll RPT >Wait --- I just had a better idea! > Drill a hole in what's left of the lever and C.A. a spoon in place. Bend >as neccesary to regulate (Look inside some asian grands and you will see >this setup ) > Ain't this job fun? > T.D. >
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