Hi Wim, Thanks. The procedure seems like it would be the same but I believe you're thinking of the longer loop for the repetition spring, which is in the wippen. The one I have that's broken is the one which goes through the jack and the spring that helps it return attaches to it. It's the one right under the jack stop felt, for the jack regulating screw. It seems like the procedure would be the same though. Thanks again. Avery >In a message dated Tue, 18 Jun 2002 9:17:33 AM Eastern Daylight >Time, atodd@UH.EDU writes: > >> List, >> >> I have a wippen from a M & H 'A' with a broken jack spring loop. >> In all these years that's a repair I've never had to make. Just >> lucky, I guess. :-) >> >> Can someone give me some guidance on the best way to repair it? >> It looks like just a small dowel driven into the hole that >> holds >> the cord loop there. Correct? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Avery >> University of Houston > >Avery > >Drill out the plug with a 1/16" drill. (I do this with a dremmel. >Using some sort of thread, (you can even use thin fishing line), >loop it and push the loop up through the hole, and attach the spring >to it. Pull down on the loop until you have the right tension on the >spring, and insert a toothpick in the hole from underneath. If the >toothpick is the right size, it should jam in there. If it is too >thin, you might want to add a drop or two or super glue. Cut off the >toothpick and the line off the bottom of the wippen. > >Wim. > >If you ever happen to be at a seminar where I am giving my >"Preparing the grand action for regulation" class, I'll show you how >it's done.
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