Brass Rail to Wood Flange Conversion

[Ron Nossaman]

> However, I did incorporate some of Ron's suggestion (although not the 
> heart of his suggestion) - I ran a length of #17-1/2 music wire along 
> the bottom side of the flange screw (nice snug fit) and kept the upper 
> brass rod.

Don't. That won't last. You need contact area. Either build up 
the rail to fit the flange, or change flanges.


> I have to admit that I still like the idea of having the full height of 
> the flange intimately contacting the action rail. If nothing else, it 
> will likely make me sleep better at night....
>  
> Terry Farrell
>  
> BTW: What kind of flange does is completely flat on the back side - no 
> cut-out?

Try Renner, or Pianotech, or Schaff, or Brooks, or... Check 
your catalogs. You ought to be able to come up with something 
secure enough to allow sleeping.
Ron N