[pianotech] Knabe knapstans

[Ron Nossaman]

On 1/19/2011 12:47 PM, Chuck Vetter wrote:
> Hi all,
> Just hung new hammers on a 1903 Knabe and as I started to adjust the
> very tight capstans, they are breaking at or below the surface. Any
> suggestions? Drilled and filled the first one, but am breaking more as I
> go along.
> Chuck Vetter


Heat 'em, then lubricate once you have them moving.
Ron N