Newbie; Cleaning actions

[Greg Newell]

Claudia,

1. Not only is it ok to ask questions it's very smart of you to do so. 
Remember that the only dumb question is the one you never ask. If you don't 
ask you can't get an answer.

2.air compressor. If you don't have one with a blow gun then consider 
getting one. You'll be very glad;ad you did! In absence of that try the 
local service station. They will probably let you use a blow gun briefly 
and it should only take a minute or two.

Welcome to the list and good luck in your endeavors.

Greg Newell


At 01:22 PM 5/5/2002, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>First, a couple words to introduce myself: I am a piano technology student 
>and in the process of restoring my first upright piano. It is a very 
>educational experience. I have been subscribed to this list for a few days 
>now, and find it very interesting to read the ongoing discussions. Thank 
>you for letting me "listen in", even though I am not as experienced yet as 
>all of you.
>
>A couple questions:
>1. Is it ok on this list for a piano tech newbie to ask questions or is 
>there a better venue for that? I am not yet a member of the PTG, but plan 
>on joining very soon.
>
>2. A quick question on cleaning actions: The old upright I am restoring 
>has an extremely dirty action. It is very very dusty. How would you go 
>about cleaning this? I would be interested in hearining how you would go 
>about doing this with a minimum set of tools ("the hard way"), or in an 
>established shop.
>
>Thank you very much in advance for your replies.
>
>Regards,
>/Claudia