Unbelievable Workmanship

[MarinoPiano at aol.com]

I had a similar problem with a 30's Stirling grand.  Drop screws were  
jamming on the pinblock. Someone finally was successful in getting the action  in, 
but in doing so, snapped three of the action brackets.  They left it  that way 
and went on with their life.  Fortunately I was able to pry down  the hammer 
rail because of the broken brackets and remove the action.  CA  glued the 
action brackets, that worked great.  Lowered glides etc,   Still couldn't get the 
action in the cavity. 
 
Saw there was about a half inch of block beneath the pins. (original  
stringing).  Started chiseling the excess block.  Finally got the  action in, Didn't 
look too pretty from the chiseling but it worked.  I  haven't a clue what 
happened.  Have had similar experiences with S&S  drop screws being too high.  
Suggests a movie, "The Incredible Shrinking  Action Cavity!".   A total mystery!
 
Arthur Marino



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