If you move the keyframe back it will change the capstan/wippen contact point. You will have to adjust the capstans...I think pulling the keys and using a wood file on the inside of the keyslip makes the most sense... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: buckscott at juno.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 3/18/2008 6:45:15 PM Subject: Chinese keyslip strategy >For clarification- it is a newer vertical, there is no name anywhere in or on the >instrument. No idea who the mfr. is, and the store that sold it is out of business and >the owner deceased. So, any warranty is out the window. >I like the idea of moving the keyframe back, and I will investigate that as plan A. >Roman numeral II - I will also try to shim something between the front rail and the >slip, if that is possible. >Cutting is out of the question. The finish is really pretty nice, and I don't want to be >the one to take a saw to it. >There are no cheek blocks. The slip is glued to the keybed, and veneered and >finished with the actual cheek. >I'm a little nervous about planing down the inside of the slip, but I will leave that as >option #3. >Thanks to all who answered, >Scott >_____________________________________________________________ >Click to protect your business! Compare business insurance rates. >http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/REAK6aAWweQfm76vxKhdBpfGUCmu >TRD2AzfhwqGWEPC4lX1MjbX6gS/
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