HAMMER RETURN SPRINGS

[jpiesik@arinc.com]

    Hi Scott,

    Thanks for this suggestion.  It sure beats individually adjusting each
    spring with the spring tool (I use John Hart's spring tool - by far one
    of my most useful and favorite tools!).  And thanks to the others who
    responded!

    Regards,

    John Piesik
    San Diego Chapter PTG
    JPIESIK@ARINC.COM


 Jp> tension against the hammer butts?

 Jp> I haven't read or heard to much on this subject regarding hammer
 Jp> return spring replacement.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.


 Jp> John Piesik

John,
Reach in with the palm of your hand facing the strings and push each spring
back toward the strings right at the base where the coil starts. This should
weaken them. If you get a cramp you can use the same tool you use to adjust
butterfly (Steinway repetition springs). I use a grand damper wire in a small
tool handle with a groove filed in the bottom to hold the spring.
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Scott Johnson
Auburn, California
scott.e.johnson@24stex.com

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