This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment ------=_NextPart_001_0207_01C244B2.5B84EA20 Dear list, About 10 years ago, I modified a tool for damper work and have never = regretted it. I have attached a photo and we'll see if this list allows = photo's attached. Anyway, I felt frustrated with the regular damper = tool because it doesn't always get in the hard to reach places such as = on a spinet. I'm doing a Betsy Ross right now and I assure you a = regular tool does not get in there. I ordered an extra damper tool and cut the head of very carefully with = a jewelers saw. Then, I took the head, turned it to a pure 90 degree = angle and silver soldered it back on. (Note, you can't use hardware = store silver solder, you must get the real silver solder from a welding = supply. It uses fluorides for flux). =20 The advantage of this tool is that it allows you to access a damper = directly from above. This modified tool will not always work nor is it = a substitute for the standard tool however, there are times when this = tool will get in there and the other one won't. I tend to use it on = older smaller pianos when the entire bass section of dampers lifts = prematurely and will no longer push against the strings, especially in = the lower end when the cabinet prevent the correct tool from getting in = there at the right angle. I hope this helps someone out. The photo isn't real wonderful. If = by chance the list server doesn't allow this photo to show, email me at=20 rshiflet@eaznet.com and I'll send you the photo. The top tool is the = normal tool and the lower tool is the same tool modified. Ron Shiflet =20 ------=_NextPart_001_0207_01C244B2.5B84EA20 An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/c4/31/11/df/attachment.htm ------=_NextPart_001_0207_01C244B2.5B84EA20-- ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Damper tools.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 24734 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/60/1b/ac/96/Dampertools.jpg ---------------------- multipart/mixed attachment--
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