Steinway L damper lift dowel

[Ray T. Bentley]

I appreciate your reply, Ed, but it doesn't answer my question.  This is
a young family with four children who are doing well to afford a
replacement dowel along with the regulation.  The piano has been in the
family since it was new.

Kindest warm regards,

Ray

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Ray T. Bentley, RPT
Registered Piano Tuner-Technician
Alton, IL
ray at bentley.net
www.ray.bentley.net


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Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 11:41 AM
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Subject: Re: Steinway L damper lift dowel


Greetings, 
<<  The trapwork hook on the damper lever was turned aside allowing the
movers to lose the damper lift dowel.  From the Steinway parts list it
looks like the correct dimension for this dowel is 1/2 in x 4 in.  I
will need to make a replacement.  Does anyone know if this is correct
for this model.  It was built in 1936. >>

          I suggest that this is a perfect excuse to upgrade the pitman 
configuration.  It is what the new Steinways do, and I consider it way
superior to 
the older felt-bushed mode.  
Ample discussion of various approaches in the archives. 
Regards, 



Ed Foote RPT 
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