hammer traveling...

[Charly Tuner]

I pre-cut the filament a bit larger than needed, then after one end is 
inserted, the exposed end is then pulled to a predetermined point and cut, 
the crimped over, dabbed with a dot of CA, then inserted into the remaining 
hole. Since the holes are bored all the way thru, (missing the center pin 
with plenty of room to spare of course), I can get the exact loop size by 
pushing the end in a little more or less, but always deep enough to hold 
well. I simply compare the loop with the l;ast one done, and it's quite easy 
to dupicate every time. I've done all 88, and not one cracked flange! Just 
make sure you use a very small drill bit, about the diameter of a needle.

TErry


>From: "Joe & Penny Goss" <imatunr@primenet.com>
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Subject: Re: hammer traveling...
>Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 18:58:57 -0800
>
>Terry,
>Sounds very interesting.
>Did you pre cut the string to the same size?
>Joe Goss
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Charly Tuner <charly_tuner@hotmail.com>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 4:29 PM
>Subject: Re: hammer traveling...
>
>
> > Newton and list,
> >
> > I just today "invented" a great way to re-loop the butt flanges WITHOUT
> > having to remove them. You leave everything in place; just remove all 
>the
> > dampers so you can work from the back of the action. First, I remove the
>old
> > broken, disintegrating loops, then...I use a very sharp punch and gently
> > mark on the rounded top of the flange, two small start holes, one on 
>each
> > side of the flange. Then, using a very VERY small drill bit, about the
> > diameter of a needle, i carefully drill (just above center on the TOP of
>the
> > rounded area) and only about 1/8" deep, if that. Then I take a strand of
>50
> > lb test fishing line. Next I bend the ends over (for a good snug fit) 
>and
> > hold with a needle nose, then I apply a small drop of CA, then push into
>the
> > hole. I repeat this step for the other side. What results is actually 
>much
> > stronger than the original, and the spring works perfect. This may sound
> > complicated, but it's not, and sure beats the he## out of taking out the
> > flanges, or replacing them alltogether. You also don't upset the hammers
>in
> > any way, so there is NO travelling necessary! This technique will save 
>me
> > LOTS of time AND hassle taking out the flanges. Try it, you'll like it!
> >
> > PS: HAs anyone besides me NOT received their MAy issue of the journal??
>I've
> > tried contacting PTG, but no reply.
> >
> > Terry Peterson
> > Los Angeles, CA
> > Associate Member, PTG
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: nhunt@jagat.com (Newton Hunt)
> > >Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > >To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > >Subject: Re: hammer traveling...
> > >Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 16:13:28 -0400
> > >
> > >Yamaha verticals usually use unglued paper between flange
> > >and rail which fall out when removing the flange.
> > >
> > > Newton
> >
> >
> >
> >
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