Those of you who indicated that this design allowed the player to play more efficiently by locking the keys in the up, or at rest position, were correct. When the transmission is placed in 'play' a rail under the keys is raised against the green action cloth near the front bottom of each key preventing the front of the key from moving. The player action contacts the cloth under the tail end of the key, lifting only that back half to play a note. When playing the piano manually the key works as a single unit. I personally hate this 'feature' as there is no visual entertainment! And oh my yes, there is a pile of lead! From six at #1 to five at #88. Most of the leads have swelled excessively and there was an attempt at repair. A poor attempt in that they just filled the split key wood with gobs of glue. Additionally, two keys were in four pieces when I unpacked the shipping box. Another key feel in two of its own weight as I held it. What I don't understand (or just don't want to take the time to figure out) is why they blocked the balance hole mortise with a glued on flange. Certainly there could have been a different placement or a simple mechanical attachment. Anyway, with several minor - major repairs and some simple modifications of tooling to work around the lock rail cloth under the keys the key top job is underway. Debbie Legg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080304/506daa3d/attachment.html
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