Jacks on Everett Console

Warren Fisher fish@communique.net
Sun, 08 Jul 2001 20:20:31 -0500


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Patrick, that I believe is a Woods & Brooks action. I see damper levers
for it but not jacks, so you probably can, but I would get one out and
compare lengths to be sure you don't have regulation problems. Measure
both from the center pin to the top and from there to the bottom of the
flange as well as overall length.  You may have to modify either to have
it fit right.  Some of these strange beasts had extra long flanges that
are not available now, but you can lengthen a flange by cutting a lap
joint and glueing extra wood on the bottom then duplicating the guide
slots in the new wood.  Actually, it would be better to cut the slot
first and adjust the length at the lap joint. Use a neighbor part as
your guide.  Cut it to shape with a hobby razor saw, dremel tool or
utility knife.

Hope this helps.

Warren

Patrick Greene wrote:

> Hey guys and gals, I just worked on a Everette console circa 1946.  It
> has this odd type action that I have never seen before where it is
> lying sideways on top of the keys.  I have a couple of broken jacks
> and am not sure where to find replacements.  Can I use standard jacks
> on this type of action?ThanksPatrick
>
>
>
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