<HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Re: Petrof keyslip</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> Avery, 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. For the meticulous in the crowd, yes this might add a few grains of down we= ight 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. If, on the other hand, you want an effective, 20-minute repair, shim back t= he keyframe. Respectfully, Cliff Lesher, RPT Winfield, PA     <BLOCKQUOTE> From: Avery Todd <avery@ev1.net> Reply-To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:39:36 -0500 To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Subject: Re: Petrof keyslip </BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE>Cliff, I don't understand this. I "thought" we were talking about removi= ng the key slip. Weren't we? :-) Avery At 11:32 AM 6/16/04, you wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE>Jerry, I just did this less than a week ago.  It worked beautifully without a= ffecting anything else. 1.  Remove case parts. 2.  Remove keys 3.  Loosen keyframe screws (8) 4.  Place shims (I used business card slivers) between keyframe and ke= yslip. 5.  With the shims in place, tighten keyframe screws. 6.  Replace keys and case parts. Time required:  20 to 30 minutes. Cliff Lesher, RPT Winfield, PA </BLOCKQUOTE>From: Jerry Cohen <emailforjc@yahoo.com> Reply-To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:43:46 -0400 To: "'Pianotech'" <pianotech@ptg.org> Subject: RE: Petrof keyslip If the keyslip doesnšt come off, does anyone have an efficie= nt solution when the key fronts are rubbing against the keyslip? Thanks, Jerry Cohen NJ Chapter ----- Original Message ----- From: david heidel <mailto:dbheidel@comcast.net> To: Pianotech <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:47 PM Subject: Re: Petrof keyslip I have a Petrof vertical, and have the same problem.  I= contacted the Petrof rep. and was informed that indeed, it does not come of= f.  Don't you just love challenges like this? David Heidel ----- Original Message ----- From: Topperpiano@aol.com To: pianotech@ptg.org Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 6:43 PM Subject: Re: Petrof keyslip Some of them do not come off.  A couple of the Chinese = pianos have the same arrangement.  Makes for interesting adjustments wh= en the keys hit the keyslip. Now there's a use for the 9 pound sledge. TP </BLOCKQUOTE> </BODY> </HTML>