[pianotech] Spinet dowels

[Patrick C. Poulson]

Richard: I don't exactly recall the sticker system on Chickering spinets, 
but on most spinets you do have to disconnect each one, and then tie them 
all to the hammer rail before removing the action. I use a long rod that 
holds them all in place. I usally have to remove all the keys as well to 
have adequate room to pull the action. Not a complicated job, but tedious.
Patrick C. Poulson
Registered Piano Technician
530-265-1983
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Ucci" <richarducci at comcast.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:59 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Spinet dowels


> List,
> Tuned an old chickering spinet yesterday and needed to remove some 
> keys.... The keys had no slot to move the lifter wire away! What does  one 
> do to remove the action? Undo each one of those suckers?
>
> Rick Ucci/ Ucci Piano
> www.uccipiano.com
>