-----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Tom Sivak Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:13 AM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: Chinese keyslip solution Scott I had the same problem with an English piano, don't remember the brand name... The owner had two different technicians fail to solve the problem so I was determined to figure out a solution. I tapped the balance rail pins backwards, too. I moved the keyframe backwards a bit, also. But keys were still sticking on the keyslip. Then I got out my wood file and started removing wood from the inside of the keyslip. It only took about 15 minutes to remove enough wood that the keys had clearance again and she had her piano back. And just to set the record straight, this keyslip was absolutely NON-REMOVABLE! I unscrewed every screw I could find from below, or inside the piano. I even unscrewed the keyframe because I thought MAYBE it was glued to the keyframe. I spent a good 20 minutes investigating how to remove this keyslip because I couldn't fathom that it wasn't removable. I mention this because there was a suggestion that perhaps it was conncected to the cheek blocks and could be removed along with the cheek blocks. No, this keyslip was part of the cabinet, and was not going anywhere. I don't know about Scott's Chinese piano, but this English piano had a kekyslip that could not be removed. Tom Sivak Tom and List, I encountered the same issue on a 1960's Asian vertical a few years ago. Same deal. This slip was not removable. I used a rasp type cylindrical attachment (Not sure what the correct name is) in an electric drill to remove material. Perhaps our friend has this arrangement or not. I only remember this one piano with a slip such as this. FWIW. Tom Driscoll No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM
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