[pianotech] but will it split

Ron Nossaman rnossaman at cox.net
Thu Dec 25 16:03:11 PST 2008


Gene Nelson wrote:
> Just one more thing - when making this sort of conversion I am looking 
> at options on how to best dampen the contact point between metal capstan 
> and wood lift lever.
> I am planning on a slight relief cut into the lever and gluing in a 
> piece of woven action felt.
> Any  ideas would be appreciated.
> Gene

I just felt the under lever. The thin capstan head and rabbet 
in the tray allow plenty of room to work without having to cut 
anything from the under lever.

Ron N
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