[pianotech] Knabe Screw

[Arlie Rauch]

This is the 52" model--nothing pinned to the keys.  So far I haven't replaced anything--I'm still evaluating, and I'm not planning to replace what doesn't need it.  This is not intended to be a complete rebuild.  The butts obviously need new leather, but otherwise they look fine.  I'm still figuring out how I will proceed with some aspects of the project.  The double hammer/damper flanges do not make things easier.  If I need parts, I will likely be in trouble, unless I can get my neighbor to make them (he could).  I do like the soft pedal assembly design.  And, I might add, the piano is very heavy for its size.
Arlie

On Feb 24, 2013, at 12:21 AM, pianotech-request at ptg.org wrote:
> Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:23:10 -0800 (PST)
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> I MIGHT have one, but you&#39;d better get one from someone else (or have Joe make one) if it&#39;s offered. But the big question for me is the dowel-capstans under the wips. Did you replace the pinned-to-the-keys arrangement thusly, or is this the 52" model with dowel caps original? Where did you get parts that fit?? Did you re-use the original "pear" shaped butts???
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> Thumpe