This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Circa 1890 I am guessing and most likely worth the effort. If it were I = replacement with a Schwander style or Yamaha hammer butt would be an = idea that might be an answer. That way one would not have to rig a = return rail. Just a thought I do not remember if there is clearance for that style = butt. The brass rail should be discarded MOO! Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Jack Houweling=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 7:43 PM Subject: Re: brass flanges Hi Joe Yes this one has the silk cord. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Joe And Penny Goss=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:28 PM Subject: Re: brass flanges Hi Jack, Is this the Chickering that has a silk cord tied into a brass plate? = The cord then catching the hammer return spring? If it is, All the damper assemblies have to be installed after the = cords are hooked up. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Jack Houweling=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:54 PM Subject: brass flanges Hello I am rebuilding a chickering upright. This one has the brass = flanges. They all work good. My question is should the brass flanges be = changed to wood? If so why? Is the reason for changing the flanges = because they break or is there something more? Jack Houweling ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/b8/75/b8/71/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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