>>...Is there a fix besides replacement?... >>Gerald >...To "yarn" the knuckles, remove all the hammers from the stack,... >Willem Blees RPT Gerald, Wim, List, If the roller leathers are in reasonable condition, then yes, there is a suitable fix as has already been described, however, removing the hammers from the stack is an unnecessary step, and if done, will cause needless additional work. By carefully taking one's time, and with the hammer assemblies attached, the bolstering technique can be done rather easily, one roller at a time, causing no harm to the piano parts. Sincerely, Keith McGavern Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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