[CAUT] Steinway Pedal Lyre Regulation After Reconditioning

[G Cousins]

Paul,
Good comments from all. 
I'd add first confirm that all three rods are the same length. Sometimes they get mixed up. 
Lastly, IF you're going to trim the rods shorter figure out how much you need to trim then only cut half of that amount first.
I've never (yet) figured out how to grow the rods after I've cut them too short.  Been there, done that. :o 
Also, be sure to do all the work on their clock time not yours. 
Best,
Gerry C
WCUPA 
Now, onto the "Leather Dot" pros & cons debate....


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> From: mcneiltom at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:01:39 +0000
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Steinway Pedal Lyre Regulation After Reconditioning
> 
> I have found that if the rod tip is smooth, perhaps gently rounded, the rubber tip lasts for years and years of heavy institutional use without the leather dot.  
> 
> I will agree with my esteemed colleague Ed that the leather dot can extend the life of the rubber tip, but probably only if the rod is sharply square ended or burred.  And I think, as Jon has suggested, it shouldn't be.
> 
> ~ Tom McNeil ~ 
> Vermont Piano Restorations
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> From: Jon Page
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> Also, when you cut the rod, bevel the ends and polish them
> on a wheel; it reduces friction and wear.
> -- 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon Page
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