[pianotech] Upright Action Restorations

[Gerald Groot]

Unless the piano needs rebuilding or finish work, I never remove the piano
itself from the residence removing only the action. Time allocation depends
on what needs to be done.  Assuming no felts need replacing just carding,
regulation and the typical hammer spacing and mating on verticals, I figure
about 3 hours or so in the home leveling keys, regulation etc., when I
return it and a couple of hours in the shop working on it there.  I do
charge 2 additional service calls however for my time traveling over to
remove and re-install the action though.  

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of lee innocent
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:48 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Upright Action Restorations

 

Hello list,

 

When carrying out restoration work on just the action of an upright piano,
how many of you take the whole piano back to the workshop?

This was the general routine when I used to work for the shop.  They would
include removal/delivery charges in the quote. This way, all work would be
done in the shop and removers would take the piano back to customer when job
was complete, no need for technician to attend.

Those of you who do not take the piano away, when you return the action, how
much time do you allocate for regulation at the customers home?

 

Lee Innocent



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