That's an interesting twist Roger. Thanks. Looks like the best of both worlds. I'll have to give it a whirl next time. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "jolly roger" <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 10:41 AM Subject: Re: getting punch(y)ings > Hi Terry, > For the most stable job. Major leveling. I use the split > punchings. After completion I remove the stack and replace them with uncut > punchings. Save the split punchings for the next job. > > You may find you have to install a few thin onion skin split punchings, but > this is just a small refinement. > > It is important to press firmly down on all the key buttons, to make sure all > keys are firmly seated for best results, then recheck your work. > > Regards Roger > > > > > At 09:05 AM 2/21/02 -0500, you wrote: > >Wim. I have never (I'm ashamed to admit) used this technique. But, yes it > would take a few minutes to cut the punchings, but it will also save you from > removing the stack. Further, it will provide the consistency of the actual > action providing the weight on the back of the key - potentially resulting > in a > more accurate key leveling. Am I right with these statements? Do you have some > technique to put an uncut punching on a grand center rail pin without removing > the stack? > > > >Terry Farrell > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM> > >To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > >Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 8:45 AM > >Subject: Re: getting punch(y)ings > > > > > >> In a message dated 2/21/02 2:43:57 AM !!!First Boot!!!, Bigeartb@AOL.COM > >> writes: > >> > >> > >> > But while we're on this subject, some technicians evidently level > >> > the keys by cutting a "V" in the punchings so they can insert them > without > > >> > removing the keys. Do you know anything about this technique? Is is > >> > acceptable practice? > >> > > >> > Tommy Black > >> > Decatur, Ala. > >> > > >> > >> Tommy > >> > >> This is a good method if you need to level one or two keys with the action > >> still in the piano. But in my opinion, it would take longer to cut V's in > >> punchings than it is to lift the key and wool punching. > >> > >> Wim > >> > > >
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