[pianotech] Baldwin Pedal with squeaky rubber grommet

[Loren Kelley]

It's been a month since I saw the piano, but I do remember that only the damper pedal had the pin through the lift rod.  I believe there is a guide rail, but I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I take care of it.  Thanks

Loren
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Susan Kline 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 10:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Baldwin Pedal with squeaky rubber grommet


  On 1/7/2011 4:31 AM, Tom Driscoll wrote: 
    I would consider losing the pin setup and creating a leather pocket in the pedal and lubing the inside with VJ.


  I suspect that this pin was introduced to make up for the lack of a guide rail for the pedal rods. I'd suggest thinking twice before removing it permanently. I once heard of a Baldwin pedal rod jumping right out of the socket in concert and clattering onto the stage. If you want to change the setup, building and installing a guide rail high up (in the usual place) might be the way to go. 

  Susan Kline
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