[pianotech] Player

[David Ilvedson]

I'm always prepared for player pianos.   I refer them to player piano techs... '-]

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "John Ross" <jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/23/2010 10:25:09 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Player


>I always found it too awkward, with just the air motor removed.
>I prefer to remove the whole unit.
>But then again, if I am going to a player, I carry tubing with me to  
>replace the brittle stuff.
>If you don't have the tubing then, just removing the air motor is a  
>safer way to go.
>John Ross
>Windsor, Nova Scotia
>On 23-Apr-10, at 10:44 AM, Jon Page wrote:

>> Usually the only apparatus on a older player to be removed
>> is the wind motor (on the right).
>>
>> HAve the owner play a roll before you take it apart to make sure
>> it works.  The problem might be getting the vac hose reinstalled if
>> it is hardened.  Make sure the chain goes back in the correct  
>> orientation:
>> the 'fingers' on the links should be on the outside and point in the
>> direction of travel.
>>
>> If you need to pull the action... that's a whole other can of worms.
>> Be careful not to bite off more than you can chew :-{
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jon Page