[pianotech] Steinway pedals

[William Monroe]

More than likely the ends of your sticks are just worn.  The dimension of
least expansion/contraction due to humidity changes is the longitudinal
direction of the grain - end-to-end of your lyre sticks.  This doesn't mean
it couldn't happen, but I'd bet that's not it.  you could insert a thin
rubber pad if you like.  I'd probably opt for a leather disc or two in the
lyre columns - or buy replacements and cut to the proper length.

You might want to double check and make sure the lyre is fully seated when
installed so you don't shim if unnecessary.

William R. Monroe

We have a 1922 M in my shop right now, nearing completion of a rebuild.



On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Allan <allan at sutton.net> wrote:

>  It is 1925 according to my brand new Pierce.
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> I only need to solidify the whole lyre by adding some length to the braces
> (I think of inserting some rubber pads to take the slack when it is dry like
> now- I figure that in summer it is tight?)
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> Allan Sutton
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> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On
> Behalf Of *William Monroe
> *Sent:* 24 février 2009 21:33
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Steinway pedals
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> HI Allan,
>
> It depends upon the vintage, but it's not too challenging.  If you remove
> the pedal rods from the back of the pedals, you can then usually just remove
> the faceplate to pull the pedals.  Remove the 6 screws in the brass (or
> chrome or nickel) faceplate from which the pedals emerge, and the assembly
> will slide right out to you.
>
> If you need to address the raviolis (pedal cushions) or the felts that line
> the box, you'll need to remove the 8 (?) screws from the bottom of the pedal
> box and it will come off.
>
> What vintage is this piano, Allan??
>
> William R. Monroe
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> How is the Steinway pedal assembly taken off?
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> Thank you
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> Allan Sutton
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