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Marshall, <br><br>
Why are you posting this on the list???????? :-(<br><br>
Avery <br><br>
At 11:41 AM 3/21/2006, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><font size=4>I'm about 5'8"
178lbs. 42R sport coat I think 34 waist. If I lose weight and get
to 115lbs, then I can work on player actions too. :) I'm not sure how to
lose the height, maybe let my hair recede more.<br>
Marshall<br>
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<dd>-------------- Original message -------------- <br>
<dd>From: <pianolady50@peoplepc.com> <br>
<dd><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=2>Okay, all of you really don't
wannabe player techs! I'm running like crazy today. I'll post
later tonight about removal of old player actions for service of the
piano. Been there done that loads. BTW, I'm about 5'3"
and 115lbs. If I can do it - you can!<br>
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<dd><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=2>Debbie<br>
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<dd>----- Original Message ----- <br>
<dd>From:</b> <a href="mailto:ilvey@sbcglobal.net">David Ilvedson</a>
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<dd>To:</b> <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</a>
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<dd>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:47 AM<br>
<dd>Subject:</b> Re: FArrand-Cecilian Player<br><br>
<br>
<dd>he, he, he...<br><br>
<dd>David Ilvedson, RPT<br>
<dd>Pacifica, California<br><br>
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<dd>Original message<br>
<dd>From: "Joe And Penny Goss" <br>
<dd>To: "Pianotech List" <br>
<dd>Received: 3/21/2006 7:32:53 AM<br>
<dd>Subject: Re: FArrand-Cecilian Player<br><br>
<dd><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=2>Rent-an-elf?<br>
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<dd>Joe Goss RPT<br>
<dd>Mother Goose Tools<br>
<dd><a href="mailto:imatunr@srvinet.com">imatunr@srvinet.com</a><br>
<dd><a href="http://www.mothergoosetools.com/" eudora="autourl">
www.mothergoosetools.com</a><br>
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<dd>----- Original Message ----- <br>
<dd>From:</b> <a href="mailto:piannaman@aol.com">piannaman@aol.com</a>
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<dd>To:</b> <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</a>
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<dd>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 21, 2006 7:49 AM<br>
<dd>Subject:</b> FArrand-Cecilian Player<br><br>
<dd>The mother of one of my son's classmates called awhile back and said
she has a player piano with one key not working that also needs
tuning. Not making any promises, I told her I'd go check it
out.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>I went out yesterday and looked at the piano. It's a
Farrand-Cecilian player from 1910 or so, a massive fortress of a
piano. The cause of the malfunctioning note is a broken brass
flange, the access to which is extremely well guarded by a player
mechanism the like of which I've never seen. <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>I understand that these are reproducing players. It is quite a
nice piano, other than lots of action wear and neglect. <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>So how does one get to the action? I was trying to find a way
to get inside to replace the tongue of the flange that broke off, but it
looks like a job of at least two people and several hours just to be able
to get access to the piano mechanism.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>I directed the lady to a player specialist. Afterward I did
some searching on the web and found affirmation that these pianos were
solidly built and difficult to work on. <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>Any of you player specialists have tips for gaining access to the
inner sanctum of this piano?<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>Thanks,<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>Dave <br>
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