hammer wont return all the way

Dean May deanmay@pianorebuilders.com
Thu, 27 May 2004 09:36:45 -0500


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Young Changs are pretty bad about developing hammer centers that are too =
tight. I guarantee that is the culprit on the problem you are =
describing. You can also bet there are others close by that are too =
tight also, just not as severe. With the action removed, lift the =
hammers up to 90 degrees, to the point where they will remain if you =
take your hands off. Then gently push them back towards rest, say 75 to =
80 degrees, until you reach the point where gravity takes over and they =
fall on their own accord. This simple test will quickly show which =
centers are too tight; they will show up as those who will withstand a =
more severe angle, say 60 to 75 degrees, before they will fall. =
Eventually after doing enough of these you will start to get a feel for =
it. If in doubt, go ahead and remove the hammer and do the swing test.
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Ream the bushings and repin. Protek the rest and brush Teflon on the =
knuckles. That should bring back some power.
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Dean
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Dean May             cell 812.239.3359
PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.527
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