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<DIV><FONT size=2>The only problem with this method is that it sets =
the timing
for the pedal sometimes at the expense of the keys and the =
sostenuto. You
should really set all the damper levers on the same plane first using =
the height
of the key end felt as a guide to insure proper timing from the keys =
(this is
also needed for even sostenuto action). Then you should make =
any
adjustments necessary with the timing of the key end =
felt. If
there is unevenness in the level of the key end felt, then you need =
to
either build up or trim down as needed testing each key. Once that =
is
accomplished, you can then set the lift from the pedal either shimming =
the tray
felt or using adjustable capstans if the piano is equipped with =
them.
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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>David Love</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=ramsey@extremezone.com =
href="mailto:ramsey@extremezone.com">Kevin E.
Ramsey</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> June 08, 2002 5:49 =
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Adjusting dampers =
to
tray</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Matt, what I do is =
perhaps the
easiest, and usually gets me perfect results. ( I like what Roger had =
to say
about installing new tray felt) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> What I =
do when I want to
re-set damper timing, like when the dampers are almost down on the key =
ends,
and lifting immediately, is to go under the piano and adjust the pedal =
rod nut
up a bit. Then I come back up, put my finger on the top of a damper =
(lightly)
and depress the key. The damper will stop the hammer rise where it =
contacts
the back of the key. This is how I check the timing. I just raise the =
pedal
rod nut until the damper timing is at one third to one half blow =
distance.
Then I pull the action, loosen all the damper screws, lift the =
underlevers,
making sure they're free. Then you can tap the dampers lightly down =
into
position, re-tighten the screws, and re-regulate the pedal nut. After
correcting the ones that inevitably twist upon tightening the screws, =
you're
basically done. You'll inevitably run into some that are a little =
tight on the
wire, but not bad enough to run a drill bit down into. just lift the
underlever up on the wire, and after the dampers are down in position, =
tap the
underlever down on the tray lightly. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> All you're really =
doing is
setting the timing to the same thing that will be lifting the dampers; =
the
tray. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The only problem =
with this in
a Steinway is that often the tray is not level. It will end up with a =
damper
timing that's earlier in the bass and later in the treble, which is =
the
opposite from what I'd really like. I just did this the other day, and =
after
about a half hour's work, they all lifted perfectly with the pedal. =
It's a
really good technique. Richard Davenport taught me this. I've =
probably
corrupted his technique, so if anyone has a problem with how I =
described it,
blame me, not Richard. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>Kevin E. Ramsey<BR><A
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href="mailto:ramsey@extremezone.com">ramsey@extremezone.com</A></DIV>
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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=ptuner@optonline.net =
href="mailto:ptuner@optonline.net">Matt
Wynne</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, June 07, 2002 =
3:04
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Adjusting dampers to =
tray</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Greeting esteemed colleagues:<BR><BR>I will be =
reassembling a
damper system in an old S&S grand. It is one of <BR>those =
systems
that was born without regulating screws on each underlever <BR>for
adjustment to the lift tray. Is there any efficient way to =
adjust them
<BR>so that they all lift in unison with the pedal? I'm aware =
of the
old <BR>method using center rail punchings, or something similar, as =
shims,
but <BR>there must be a better way. Any advice would be
appreciated.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>-Matt
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