Chinese keyslip strategy

[Barbara Richmond]

Scott,

If I wasn't clear, moving the keyframe involves using shims between the 
keyslip and the keyframe and the keyframe screws go back in the same holes. 
I've positioned the shims to coordinate with each set of keyframe screws. 
Besides checking sharp clearance with the keystop/name rail or whatever you 
want to call it, be sure to note the position of the capstans with the 
wippen cushion.

Barbara Richmond, RPT
near Peoria, IL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <buckscott at juno.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:45 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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