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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear list,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> About 10 years ago, I modified a =
tool for
damper work and have never regretted it. I have attached a photo =
and we'll
see if this list allows photo's attached. Anyway, I felt =
frustrated
with the regular damper tool because it doesn't always get in the hard =
to reach
places such as on a spinet. I'm doing a Betsy Ross right now and I =
assure
you a regular tool does not get in there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I ordered an extra damper tool =
and cut the
head of very carefully with a jewelers saw. Then, I took the head, =
turned
it to a pure 90 degree angle and silver soldered it back on. =
(Note, you
can't use hardware store silver solder, you must get the real silver =
solder from
a welding supply. It uses fluorides for =
flux). </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The advantage of =
this tool is
that it allows you to access a damper directly from above. =
This
modified tool will not always work nor is it a substitute for the =
standard tool
however, there are times when this tool will get in there and the other =
one
won't. I tend to use it on older smaller pianos when the entire =
bass
section of dampers lifts prematurely and will no longer push against the =
strings, especially in the lower end when the cabinet prevent the =
correct tool
from getting in there at the right angle.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I hope this helps =
someone
out. The photo isn't real wonderful. If by chance the =
list
server doesn't allow this photo to show, email me at </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="mailto:rshiflet@eaznet.com">rshiflet@eaznet.com</A> and I'll =
send you the
photo. The top tool is the normal tool and the lower tool is the =
same tool
modified.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ron Shiflet =
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