Which is another way to get that damper to lift a little earlier...;-] David I. ----- Original message ----------------------------------------> From: Keith McGavern <kam544@gbronline.com> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:25:23 -0500 Subject: Re: Replacing upright jack springs >Yes, of course, Ron. >Good point. >One does need to support the wippen with one hand while reaming with the other. >Keith >At 4:50 PM -0500 10/13/04, Ron Nossaman wrote: >>>Yes, there is, Cy. >>> >>>Undo the bridle strap, remove the keyarm related to that wippen and >>>the two neighbor keyarms as well. >>> >>>After doing that, you'll find on older uprights (in most >>>instances), the wippen drops down far enough to use the special >>>reamer made just for cleaning out the hole. >>> >>>Keith >> >>It also drops down far enough to bend the spoon out if you get too >>aggressive with the reamer. So pay attention. >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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