[ some "oddly noisy" Baldwin 45"hamilton actions..........]

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Thanks, Roger.  Your thoroughness is always appreciated!
 
Dave S.
 
In a message dated 11/11/2005 10:48:22 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
roger.j@sasktel.net writes:

At 11:48 PM 11/10/2005, you wrote:

Tom,

You're probably right.  I dunno...Baldwin  historians?  Where's Roger Jolly?

I also had one Baldwin  Studio of perhaps the same age that had the jacks 
back-thwacking the butts  because of inadequate aftertouch.  

Dave  S.



Hi  Dave,
>From the description of the problem, it sounds very much like the buck skin  
substitute material causing the noise.   We have changed dozens of  these.  
The job takes about 4-5hrs 
Rob Kidell wrote a step by step  how to for the Journal a few years back.

There is no short cut fix, to  my knowledge.   Escane Kits were available 
from Baldwin all pieces  are precut.   I prefer to use Hot Hide glue for re 
installation of  butt and catcher leather. Makes the job a little faster.  A small 
shallow  tray with warm water and wall paper remover to soak off the catcher 
material  will also make the job a lot easier.

Another area to check for clicks,  is to check the damper lift spoons and 
making sure they are clearing the  damper lift rod.

Bridle tapes clicking on the wires have been another  common source of noise.

These piano have a floating balance rail, If  the screws are loose, it will 
cause some funny noises, and unstable  regulation.

Nose bolt's at the bottom of the action brackets should be  checked for 
security.

Hope this helps.

Regards Roger  




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