pitman retrofit

[David Ilvedson]

I don't understand why you are essentially replacing what was there with the same thing?   You will continue to have the rubbing friction at both ends of the pitman...the dowel with punching at either end eliminates the friction...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 6/12/2008 4:53:32 AM
Subject: pitman retrofit


>I've been using this method for years. The rod is scrap pedal rod
>and there is no need to remove the felt lining the hole. The old
>pitman is measured and the rod is cut to length accordingly.
>There are no holes to drill in the lever or tray, simply position
>and glue the end blocks with the rod in place.
>-- 

>Regards,

>Jon Page