[pianotech] Replacing Dampers on a Steinway Upright

[Joseph Garrett]

It was said: 
"If you aren't going to change them you might try a drop or two of CA at the
stress points.
 
 
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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Encore Pianos
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:55 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Replacing dampers on a 1908 Steinway upright
 
 
Hi Terry: 
 
 
Wim is absolutely right on this one. He is saying this because he has come
upon many a Steinway damper job where the old levers have broken at the
pivot point or worn so much that they wander to the side, with singing
strings the result. Often many more than one doing this. I have seen this
many times, like Wim. "

Forget the damned CA Glue! Sheesh! Stupid suggestion imnsho!
Wim is correct about "brittle wood". There are many of these actions that,
(I suspect), were made from Kiln Dried wood. If you find the wood to be a
dark brown color, it is advised to test a few parts for brittleness.(really
TIGHTEN a flange screw..if the flange cracks, it's replacement time.) If it
proves out that the wood is brittle, it is adviseable to replace ALL of the
parts...in other words, start with a bare frame and go up from there. All
of that will require that the work be done IN the piano. The brittle wood
is one of the reasons these are so daunting.
Regards,'
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
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