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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks, Dave.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Well...actually, they're Renner =
parts--for a
grand. I would like to donate the work, I just don't want to get =
called
back--if you know what I mean.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes, as you can see by the picture, I
am short. I can, however, stretch up to an old upright =
if I want
to. It isn't always easy to peer into nine-foot grand pianos while =
regulating either. ;-)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Barbara Richmond, RPT</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>PS And I know I'm knock kneed, too. My sister (God =
Bless
her soul), was bow-legged. My father said when we stood together =
we
spelled the word OH (or HO). </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=davistunes@yahoo.com =
href="mailto:davistunes@yahoo.com">Dave
Davis</A> </DIV>
<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, October 20, =
2004 7:11
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Repinned parts</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Hi Barb,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I've worked on three Samick and one Young Chang action with =
seized action
centers this past year. The Samicks had a black yuck in the bushing =
cloth and
the Young Chang pins were scratched, probably from being pinned =
too
tight. Both manufacturers recommended shrinking the bushing cloth with =
50/50
alcohol and water, then heat it up with a heat gun, exercise the =
joint, and
"voila!" they magically loosen up. They also recommended lubing with =
Protek
while the parts are still warm.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>At this point, let your conscience be your guide. At a minimum, =
the
hammer shanks/flanges will need repinning, and you may find a few =
wippens
or jacks that don't loosen up quite enough. When I repinned these, I =
tended to
favor the loose side of 5-7 swings. The felt is as firm as it ever =
will be,
and if the nasties reappear, lowering the friction will increase =
repair
longevity. On the Samicks, I had to pull the Damper tray and treat the =
underlevers. On the Young Chang, I didn't.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>You didn't say the piano is a grand...I'm thinking you aren't =
tall enough
to work on uprights, are you?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Dave Davis</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>So, what's the scoop on these various parts =
that have
seized up (graphite or whatever causing it) and then have been =
repinned.
Will they tighten up again? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I'd like to donate some work to a worthy cause =
and would
like to "recycle" repinned & slightly modified parts (the =
only way I
can afford to donate the job). </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Barbara Richmond,
RPT</FONT></DIV></XBODY></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>