<DIV>Barb,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>In that case, forget the "shrink to fit" method (no, I'm not making fun of you), and go at it with confidence using the Mannino Burnishers.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Dave Davis</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>p.s. I wonder why they didn't make more pianos with rear-view mirrors.<BR><BR><B><I>Barbara Richmond <piano57@flash.net></I></B> wrote:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2523" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks, Dave.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <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> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <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> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Barbara Richmond, RPT</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <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> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV 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> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Hi Barb,</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <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> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Hi all,</FONT></DIV> <DIV> <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><BR><BR>> ATTACHMENT part 2 image/jpeg name=short.JPG<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>