[pianotech] Damper Lever Problem

[Matthew Todd]

Why modify a pair of needle nose?  A small screwdriver works better for me sliding the lead in and out.
 
No, I didn't expect it to stay there, that's why I put a piece of electrical around the lever and over the lead so it wouldn't move, but the player is hard on the damper pedal.  Now Tom, if you didn't know me, you probably would think I'm serious here.  Or, maybe I am.
 
Matthew

--- On Tue, 12/15/09, Tom Driscoll <tomtuner at verizon.net> wrote:


From: Tom Driscoll <tomtuner at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper Lever Problem
To: toddpianoworks at att.net, pianotech at ptg.org
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 2:46 AM


Matthew,
My version of a modified pair of curved needlenosed pliers for swedging in key and damper lever leads. We recently and  collectively posted several versions of  this type of tool . If the thing slud out did you expect it to stay put by sliding it back in?
You gots to change the movie if you expect a different ending.



Tom Driscoll



----- Original Message ----- Subject: [pianotech] Damper Lever Problem


> I had serviced a client's Pramberger grand about a month ago.  One of the issues she had was a sticking damper.  Come to find out the damper lever weight had slid out and was contacting the neighboring lever.  I was able to take my screwdriver and slide the weight back in.
> 
> Well, I have a call back, because the damper is doing it again.
> 
> What would be the permanent fix here?
> 
> Thank you,
> Matthew
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> 
> 
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