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<DIV><FONT size=2>Just a thought: <EM>If </EM>you can flex the =
key slip at
all, then try this:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1) </FONT><FONT size=2>Pull out two groups of 4 or =
5 keys
spaced equi-distant along the key frame NOT where there are front to
back cross pieces.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>2) Using a right angle drill, drill a hole =
parallel to
the key bed thru the front key frame almost all the way thru at each of =
those
locations. Leave a half inch or so of wood.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>3) Using a proper length dry wall screw, screw =
thru the
remaining wood until you touch the key slip. Remove screw and blunt =
the
end. re-introduce the screw, then adjust the in/out of the key slip =
as you
wish. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Sort of like the way Wurlitzer used to do it, only =
coming in
from the other side of the front key frame. No having to go thru the =
hassle of
pulling the whole key frame assembly and shimming. Should be doable in 5 =
minutes, assuming as I said, the key slip will flex with a little force. =
Bet it
will.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>Joseph Alkana RPT<BR><A
href="mailto:josephspiano@comcast.net">josephspiano@comcast.net</A></DI=
V>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=lesher@jdweb.com href="mailto:lesher@jdweb.com">Cliff =
Lesher</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 16, 2004 =
6:24
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Petrof =
keyslip</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Avery,<BR><BR>We can't remove the keyslip. It's =
on there
to stay in the Petrof 115 model studios. I'll bet the piano in =
question
is a 115, (newest models now called 116s, I believe). Since key
interference with the keyslip is the problem, and since moving the =
keyslip is
not an option, it's a simple matter to nudge the keys rearward just a =
hair by
shimming the keyframe away from the keyslip. This is what my =
procedure
describes.<BR><BR>For the meticulous in the crowd, yes this might add =
a few
grains of down weight because of the capstan movement. If this =
is
unacceptable to you, by all means, gather your planers, chisels, =
sanders and
polyester repair kit and reduce the thickness of the =
keyslip.<BR><BR>If, on
the other hand, you want an effective, 20-minute repair, shim back the =
keyframe.<BR><BR>Respectfully,<BR><BR>Cliff Lesher, RPT<BR>Winfield, =
PA
<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE><BR><B>From: </B>Avery Todd
<avery@ev1.net><BR><B>Reply-To: </B>Pianotech
<pianotech@ptg.org><BR><B>Date: </B>Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:39:36
-0500<BR><B>To: </B>Pianotech =
<pianotech@ptg.org><BR><B>Subject:
</B>Re: Petrof keyslip<BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE>Cliff, <BR><BR>I don't understand this. I "thought" we =
were
talking about removing the <BR>key slip. Weren't we? :-) =
<BR><BR>Avery
<BR><BR>At 11:32 AM 6/16/04, you wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE>Jerry,<BR><BR>I just did this less than a week ago. =
It
worked beautifully without affecting anything else.<BR><BR>1. =
Remove
case parts.<BR>2. Remove keys<BR>3. Loosen keyframe =
screws
(8)<BR>4. Place shims (I used business card slivers) between =
keyframe and keyslip.<BR>5. With the shims in place, tighten =
keyframe screws.<BR>6. Replace keys and case =
parts.<BR><BR>Time
required: 20 to 30 minutes.<BR><BR>Cliff Lesher, =
RPT<BR>Winfield,
PA<BR><BR><BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE>From: Jerry Cohen
<emailforjc@yahoo.com><BR>Reply-To: Pianotech
<pianotech@ptg.org><BR>Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:43:46 =
-0400<BR>To:
"'Pianotech'" <pianotech@ptg.org><BR>Subject: RE: Petrof
keyslip<BR><BR><BR><FONT size=2>If the keyslip doesnąt come off, =
does anyone
have an efficient solution when the key fronts are rubbing against =
the
keyslip? <BR></FONT><BR><FONT size=2><BR></FONT><BR><FONT
size=2>Thanks,</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT size=2><BR></FONT><BR><FONT =
size=2>Jerry
Cohen</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT size=2>NJ Chapter</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT
size=2><BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From:</FONT> david =
heidel
<mailto:dbheidel@comcast.net> <BR>To: Pianotech
<mailto:pianotech@ptg.org> <BR>Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 =
10:47 PM
<BR><FONT size=2>Subject:</FONT> Re: Petrof keyslip <BR><BR><FONT =
size=2>I
have a Petrof vertical, and have the same problem. I contacted =
the
Petrof rep. and was informed that indeed, it does not come off. =
Don't
you just love challenges like this?</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT =
size=2>David
Heidel</FONT> <BR><FONT size=2>----- Original Message ----- =
<BR>From:</FONT>
Topperpiano@aol.com <BR>To: pianotech@ptg.org <BR>Sent: Tuesday, =
June 15,
2004 6:43 PM <BR><FONT size=2>Subject:</FONT> Re: Petrof keyslip
<BR><BR><FONT size=2>Some of them do not come off. A couple =
of the
Chinese pianos have the same arrangement. Makes for =
interesting
adjustments when the keys hit the keyslip. <BR>Now there's a use for =
the 9
pound sledge. TP</FONT>
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