Chinese keyslip strategy

[David Ilvedson]

If you move the keyframe back it will change the capstan/wippen contact point.   You will have to adjust the capstans...I think pulling the keys and using a wood file on the inside of the keyslip makes the most sense...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: buckscott at juno.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 3/18/2008 6:45:15 PM
Subject: Chinese keyslip strategy


>For clarification- it is a newer vertical, there is no name anywhere in or on the 
>instrument.  No idea who the mfr. is, and the store that sold it is out of business and 
>the owner deceased.  So, any warranty is out the window.  

>I like the idea of moving the keyframe back, and I will investigate that as plan A.  

>Roman numeral II - I will also try to shim something between the front rail and the 
>slip, if that is possible.  

>Cutting is out of the question.  The finish is really pretty nice, and I don't want to be 
>the one to take a saw to it. 

>There are no cheek blocks.  The slip is glued to the keybed, and veneered and 
>finished with the actual cheek.  

>I'm a little nervous about planing down the inside of the slip, but I will leave that as 
>option #3.

>Thanks to all who answered,

>Scott


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