I also did one of these for a customer, and have said, "Never again!" Mine had a sostenuto mechanism, like a rotating "cage" that engaged little "hooks" on the damper levers. The new parts, of course, didn't have these, so the natural tendency would be to leave it non-functional, right? I made them from apropriate sized wire, and drilled and embedded them in the new damper levers. What a royal pain in the rear that was to make work. Good luck. I made everything work, so can you, but be ready to scratch your head a few times. Clark
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Clark A. Sprague, RPT
Bowling Green, OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-26-2018 22:36
From: Alden Jack
Subject: Bolt in Back Post - Steinway Upright
This might show my ignorance somewhat, but I thought I'd go ahead and ask. I'm getting ready to do a tear down of a Steinway upright from 1886. I noticed a bolt that goes from the back post through the soundboard into the plate. Just taking measurements on everything as I go and didn't know if this was something that has a specific measurement to it. I thought I'd invite all of you wise and knowledgeable experts to chime in on this one. If anyone else has advice or information on this one please let me know.
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Alden Jack
Smithfield UT
435-760-3974
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