I tuned a kimball spinet today with a very heavy action. I'd like to lighten things up but can't pinpoint the source. I checked the following: 1. Checked key bushings...they are snug. I eased one front bushing that seemed a little tight...no help. Balance rail key bushings ok. 2. Checked hammer return and whipps..they seemed ok 3. Played piano with dampler pedal depressed...that helped. I noticed that dampers lifted at less than 1/3 of hammer travel. I adjusted a coupple of dampers for very, very late lift. That seemed to help. I checked damper lever felts...they looked very good..no tearing or deep pocket from spoon. So far, all I can see is a damper timing problem. I figure I could adjust some samples and them remove action and adjust remaining dampers to samples. I can't imagine adjusting the dampers with action in piano. Am I missing something? The changes due to damaper adjustment are not earth shattering...I'd hate to remove a spinet action, adjust dampers, and then find out it was a waste of time. -- Frank Cahill Associate Member, Piano Technicians Guild Northern Va
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