Jack question for old piano

[Michael Magness]

On Nov 19, 2007 11:30 PM, William R. Monroe <pianotech at a440piano.net> wrote:
> Hi Doug,
>
> How about using a shorter jack?   ;-]
>
> Barring finding an appropriate jack for this piano, you could probably
> remove the jack along with it's neighbor, cut the new jack to proper length
> using the old one as a guide.  Make sure to leave enough length to shape the
> tip of the jack appropriately, lube and re-install.
>
> William R. Monroe
>
>
> > I installed a jack for an old upright piano, and when I set the jack
> > in the action, the hammer was not resting in the same place as the other
> >  >hammers, how can I regulate or adjust this hammer when the jack length is
> > slightly longer than the other?
> >
> > Doug
>
>
> Hi Doug,

If it were a Special old upright I'd agree with William and I do mean
SPECIAL but for an average ol' upright Greg's advice is right on the
money!

Mike

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