twisted stickers (acrosonic)

[Wimblees@aol.com]

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In a message dated 1/22/03 11:54:12 PM !!!First Boot!!!, draine@attbi.com 
writes:

> Several keys, however, were sticking 
> because their stickers were twisted severely to one side, and the 
> capstan was jamming between neighboring stickers.
> I'm a bit puzzled as to the optimum fix for this problem. There 20 
> stickers that are off center to some degree, while 6 of them are 
> severe. I took several out and there're not obviously twisted (and the 
> center pin appears properly aligned though I didn't try repinning). I 
> *forgot* to swap some stickers to see if the problem is where the 
> flange cloth-and-center pin pops into the wippen. The wippens 
> themselves are properly centered (ie in relation the spacing of 
> neighboring wippens).
> 
> So -- assuming other have seen this problem -- what's your optimum fix? 
> I tried twisting with heat but that didn't seem to work. Steam? 
> Kerfing? Replacing wippens (not my preference  but ....)?
> 
> Thanks,
> Patrick Draine
> 
> 

Patrick

try replacing the felt cushion on the sticker, the one that rest on the 
capstan. I have a feeling it is worn to one side.

Wim 

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