[pianotech] Knabe knapstans

[Chuck Vetter]

Both good ideas Ron and Keith! I was aslo going to turn them out and swedge 
the hole then re-insert. Thoughts?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr. Mac's" <tune-repair at allegiance.tv>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Knabe knapstans


Chuck,

You might stop trying to adjust them until an excellent idea comes forth 
from within you or from the list.

Keith
On Jan 19, 2011, at 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