Tips for knuckle relocation

[Fenton Murray]

Check with Roland Kaplan, he has a jig for sale.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 4:49 PM
Subject: RE: Tips for knuckle relocation


> Why not pop off the old hammers and rehang them on some appropriate
shanks/flanges?   If you factor in the cost of the knuckles, labor, it can't
be that much more.   Not to consider the difference in workmanship (not that
you'd do a poor job of moving the knuckles, but probably not as good as the
factory manufacturered thingees).  I've done it many times and retain the
sound of the piano with a big increase in overall performance.   Don't
forget you probably need to do some repinning on the old shanks/flanges...
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, California
>
>
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Received: 4/4/2006 4:14:30 PM
> Subject: Tips for knuckle relocation
>
>
> >I've dodged the bullet so far but there is an upcoming job in which the
> >owner wants to keep the hammers from a previous rebuild (old shanks).
>
> >I'm speculating that moving the knuckle from 15.5 to either 16 or 17 mm
> >will accomplish desired touch weigh results.
>
> >Are there plans for a jig or a floating-loaner jig for such a task?
>
> >I haven't  even determined if I have a saw blade of the appropriate
width.
> >Feedback on what I'm in for is appreciated.
> >-- 
>
> >Regards,
>
> >Jon Page
>
>