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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all, I will cut to the =
meat.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Geo H Davis UPRIGHT Patent Agraffe =
Bridge.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Agraffe throughout at both ends of the =
string
segment.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bass bridge agraffe slotted to accept =
hitch pin end
of string (Yes I will be replacing one unison) Phew! I hope I can find a =
replacement that will work in my iron stash.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Key stick pinned to sticker with two =
piece sticker
connected with a left and right thread for lost motion adjustments. Jack =
has
reverse spring that pulls the jack back under the hammer =
butt.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hammer flanges have a brass washer that =
one usually
sees on grands.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hammer butt assembly is attached to the =
wood flange
with the usual centerpin with the wippen slotted dowled at the end of =
the slot
to prevent breaking and a screw that adjusts the friction on the
centerpin.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I got the action out by removing the =
keys and tying
them up to the hammer rest rail.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cleaning the action was easy as was =
tightening all
280 screws.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Removing the string cuts may not be as =
easy as
other actions, but if I am very careful it should not be a big issue. =
And
replacing the bridal straps will only require the clip-on =
type.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>They will need to be cut out as only =
the ends are
toast.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My main worry is getting the action =
back into the
piano without damaging anything!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any sage advice out there?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Goss<BR><A
href="mailto:imatunr@srvinet.com">imatunr@srvinet.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.mothergoosetools.com">www.mothergoosetools.com</A></FO=
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