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  • 1.  Spinet regulation

    Posted 02-17-2021 13:13
    Hi all,

    What tool do you use to regulate buttons in this case in a Cable-Nelson spinet? The tool I usually use to adjust regulating buttons cannot possibly reach these because of their position. Yet I must. What do you suggest? I am brainstorming about creating a tool that will work, as I have encountered this problem before.

    Arlie Rauch
    Sierra Vista, AZ


  • 2.  RE: Spinet regulation

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 02-17-2021 13:21
    Unfortunately, the only way I've been doing this is to remove the key, turn the stem, return the key and check. After a while you kind of get the hang of it, but it's still a painful way to adjusting them.

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    Willem "Wim" Blees, RPT
    Mililani, HI 96789
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  • 3.  RE: Spinet regulation

    Posted 02-18-2021 20:56
    Yeah, I'm with Wim. It's just easier to pull them out, give it a twist or two and put it back in. It's not a perfect way to do it but it certainly makes it better than it was.

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    "That Tuning Guy"
    Scott Kerns
    www.thattuningguy.com
    Tunic OnlyPure, TuneLab & PianoMeter user
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  • 4.  RE: Spinet regulation

    Posted 02-21-2021 00:24
    Thanks to those who gave suggestions.  I returned to the Cable-Nelson yesterday and regulated it with little difficulty.  I left with every key working properly.  The customers were very happy and even gave me a sizable tip!

    Arlie Rauch
    Sierra Vista, AZ

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    Arlie Rauch
    Piano Technician
    Sierra Vista AZ
    520-378-7062
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  • 5.  RE: Spinet regulation

    Posted 02-18-2021 20:42
    I try and adjust the whole rail at once. Like you would a damper upstop rail. As long as no one has messed with the adjustment,,

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    Keith Roberts
    owner
    Hathaway Pines CA
    209-770-4312
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  • 6.  RE: Spinet regulation

    Posted 02-19-2021 08:03
    Pull the key to adjust the capstan. You'll need a Let Off adjusting tool with a long shank and a head that allows for turning at an angle. I believe Pianotek has this tool.

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    Regards,

    Jon Page
    mailto:jonpage@comcast.net
    http://www.pianocapecod.com
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