Hi Paul, I removed an action from a junk piano that had no bridle tapes, but instead had a wire hook protruding from the top of the backcheck that passes the catcher on the forward stroke but catches it and pulls it back on the return of the wippen to rest. It is in my shop. I do not recall the make of the piano. Pictures can be posted if there is interest. Steve Grattan Lost Chord Clinic ________________________________ From: paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Wed, January 27, 2010 1:45:58 PM Subject: [pianotech] Bridle-less Old Upright action I tuned an old upright by Conover this morning, serial number 9880, which places manufacture date in late 1880's. One thing I found rather remarkable about it (besides the remarkably loose pins!) was the action. I noticed there were NO bridle tapes at all. Further inspection revealed 1877 and 1878 patents by Wessell, Nickel, & Gross, and a rather "catchy" (if you will) hook on top of the jack which projects into a hold in the rear of the hammer butt. Of course I pulled out my camera to take a photo. Of course, the battery was dead. I will probably be re-visiting the piano in May or June so I'll get photos then... but meantime, how widely was this action used? Any issues? I didn't have to pull the action, so I can't honestly speak to its efficacy. Anyone? Paul Bruesch Stillwater, MN -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100127/c5b1bd46/attachment-0001.htm>
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