> Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 00:05:05 -0500 (EST) > From: Gilreath@aol.com > Subject: Damper Lift Limiting (Was Re: Disgruntled list members (long)) > To: pianotech@byu.edu > Reply-to: pianotech@byu.edu The nails are a real problem if you leave some sticking out for removal in the future. Probably screws would be better... David ilvedson Pacifica, CA > In a message dated 97-03-30 00:04:47 EST, you write: > > << What about retrofitting the style limiter that Kawai uses with the > inverted capstan to limit pedal travel? Seems like a good idea. > Adjustable whenever! > Greg > gnewell@en.com > >> > Greg, > > The idea is great and should solve the problem. However, I've found the > capstan that Kawai uses (perhaps used to use?) can get the threads stripped > out in the wood and not perform their function under HEAVY use. However, you > could put a hex bolt, like Baldwin does, in the same location and acheive > this and be able to withstand much heavier stomping. I imagine that some > other brands have this too, but I'm especially used to these. > > BTW, on this same thread, the little nails can work ok but if the pianist is > driving the dampers up this hard we need to limit the stress that they can > apply to the system by the methods we've been discussing. Trying to stop the > travel by the up-stop rail still lets them press hard from below and possibly > cause undue wear on the back action centers or even bend something. Just a > few thoughts on the matter... > > Allan > > Allan L. Gilreath, RPT > Gilreath Piano & Organ Co. > Berry College > Gilreath@aol.com > Calhoun, GA USA > > >
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC