---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment At 09:44 PM 21/10/99 -0600, you wrote: > > Hi John, > I've run into the same problem. > Here is how I solved the problem. > > Take off the top damper and remove the flange. Use as a template. > Take the new flange and mark the forward position of the slot to coincide > with the sample. > Use a Japanese pull saw to make a cut in the required position. > Chip out the excess wood. > You may have to shorten the overall length of the flange on a disc sander. (a > probability) > secondly you may have to elongate the flange screw hole.(another probability) > When reinstalling the flange, it will want to twist since the slot is there > to hold it in position, so apply some pressure to evenly push the flange back > into the action when tightening the flange screw. > Make good and sure that the lever is square with the ones beside it, and has > not twisted. > When you can not get matching replacement parts, you are between a rock and a > hard place so improvise. > Regards Roger > > > At 10:30 PM 21/10/99 -0300, you wrote: >> >> Hi List, >> For the full size upright, I can only find one size of flange. >> The centre pin holes are too far from the rail, and the damper stands out. >> What can be done to put the dampers on the same plane. >> I can bend the head to fit, but then when the pedal is used, it comes off >> uneven. >> I could use a thicker cloth on the damper lever. >> I guess what I really want to know, is, is there a source for other size >> flanges, or are we stuck with one size? >> I didn't have the chance to repair the old flange, these are a few that have >> been replaced previously. >> Has anyone tried redrilling and rebushing a new position for the pin? >> Regards, >> John M. Ross >> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. > > > > Roger Jolly > BaldwinYamaha Piano Centre > Saskatoon and Regina > Saskatchewan, Canada. > 306-665-0213 > Fax 652-0505 Roger Jolly BaldwinYamaha Piano Centre Saskatoon and Regina Saskatchewan, Canada. 306-665-0213 Fax 652-0505 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/4a/f4/a7/3e/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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