Rebuilt Action Touch is too light

[Porritt, David]

I've added solder to hammer shanks to add weight for two different
pianists who wanted to practice on a heavier piano.  In both cases I
added one ring of solder around the shank right next to the hammer.
Each wanted some more so I added a second ring.  They were happy at this
point so I then put some glue on the solder and shank to keep them from
working loose and making noise.  The weights are still there on both
pianos and the pianists are happy with it.

 

dave

 

David M. Porritt

dporritt at smu.edu

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
Behalf Of BRETT GLASS
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 2:53 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Rebuilt Action Touch is too light

 

OK I've read Stanwood's PTD articles and I'm sure that technically this
is where I need to get to. With time and some investment in equipment
I'll get there.  Being on a remote Island in the South Pacific it's not
practical to call in a tech with the expertise & tools .   I need to
know the basics or how to take these  balance weight measurements your
asking for . Just so I don't make a mistake would some one spell it out
for me or tell me where I can find references to taking these
measurements . Also is there a kit I can buy with the weights I'll need
.  And someone said something about hammer shank clips from Pianotek .
Is there a part number ? Would they be available from Schaff ? I think
this might also be a good place to start. As I read in Stanwood's
articles they did this to see the pianist perception of touch when
strike weight was increased . I might be able to try this with the
teachers to see if this helps them .  Has anyone used the lead wire
Stanwood talks about to add weight to hammers ? What is the best scale
to buy ?

Thanks again , Brett

 

 


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