Keybed Inserts

[John Ross]

Hi,
Square grand hammers, are really a pain.
If I had been going to do another set, which I am not, I would have
considered
sending them to a European supplier, and having them recovered. I think
this would end up, being a lot less bother.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca

----- Original Message -----
From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: Keybed Inserts


> Funny you should bring this up. After weeks of working on the soundboard,
> bridges, pinblock and such, I just pulled the action off the shelf today
to
> give it a look-see! Pretty weird little felty things at the end of the
> shanks. I fixed a couple broken little jack springs, and repaired a couple
> things on the action frame. Going to refurbish the ivory keys - except for
a
> few that are all chewed up, they are in very good condition - it appears
the
> piano received little play. Those are sure the longest keys I have ever
> seen!
>
> I was going to give Ronson a call next week and ask them how they handle
> hammer orders. My understanding is that they are the only company that
does
> square grand hammers. I have not dealt with them before. So, I'll just
give
> 'em a call and get the scoop. Thanks for your interest. Have you rebuilt
> many squares?
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ralph & Frances Thorn" <pianoralph@sympatico.ca>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 9:54 PM
> Subject: Re: Keybed Inserts
>
>
> > Terry,
> > We'll be asking you for advice soon.  Questions keep our brains
> > active.
> > You'll probably ask a question or two about hanging hammers on a
> > square.
> > Ralph Thorn
> >
> >
>
>