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<DIV>Many interesting approaches have been shared, and I am grateful for =
the
responses. While I don't have this piano in front of me, in response =
to
Ed's query about the relation of the drop screw and the leather pads, my
recollection is that the flange itself was well-centered over the the =
whippen at
THAT end, but the majority of the shanks headed well left of the center of =
the
wippen at the hammer end. And while the majority of the hammers were=
either missing the right wire altogether or just barely grazing it (even in=
the
bass), there were some that were well-centered, and a few that were =
actually out
of alignment <STRONG>to the right</STRONG>. My first impression was =
that
It appeared to be the ultimate case of the holes in the flanges being=
drilled at 'almost' 90 degrees, instead of AT 90 degrees. Was 1976 a=
classically sloppy year? </DIV>
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<DIV>Ed, where would the two pieces of brown paper be placed to move the =
hammers
to the right without incurring travelling? I'm having a hard time
picturing that for some reason. </DIV>
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<DIV>Ron, your idea of moving the hammer rail itself is an intriguing one, =
and i
will consider that an option when I bring the action into my shop
next Friday.</DIV>
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<DIV>And Jon, your point is well taken concerning not assuming the other
elements actually ARE in the right place, even though they appear to =
be at
first glance. I will look with a more discerning eye when I revisit =
the
scene of the crime.</DIV>
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<DIV>Oddly enough, the piano actually plays well, and has a very good sound=
for
an "S" that is not getting all its "bells rung". Perhaps the path of =
least
resistance that yields any improvement will end up being the most prudent.<=
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<DIV>Thanks to everyone for all the great ideas!</DIV>
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<DIV>Mark Potter</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:bases-loaded@juno.com">bases-loaded@juno.com</A></=
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