Steven R. - you are correct that the butt and damper are on the same flange, much like an old Steinway. However, there is a bridle strap that attaches to the butt and then somewhere towards the back of the action way down low. Looks like no way to get to it without removing the action.
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Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
Brandon, Florida
terry@farrellpiano.com813-684-3505
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2021 16:00
From: Steven Rosenthal
Subject: Old Upright Chickering Action Type?
From the pictures it looks like the hammer butt is affixed to the damper, perhaps you can unscrew the damper flange and the hammer but will come up with it?
I recall working on a Chickering from the 50's with something similar only it was a drop action. I think there were actually two separate stacks nested together all below the level of the keybed. No brass involved on that one.
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Steven Rosenthal
Honolulu HI
808-521-7129
Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2021 14:24
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Old Upright Chickering Action Type?
Looks eerily familiar to one here in NH I have had to wrestle with. Terrible pain in the neck. At 140 years old, quite honestly i think its time to retire. As I recall there is also a lot of brass in there? Or even cast iron. Trying to forget it.
Pwg
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2021 13:50
From: Terrence Farrell
Subject: Old Upright Chickering Action Type?
Just took a look at an old Chickering upright - about 1879 - for a couple minor action repairs. I'd be interested to learn of some of the basics of this unusual type of action. Also, am I understanding things correctly if I am thinking that I need to remove the action to remove a few hammer butts?
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Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
Brandon, Florida
terry@farrellpiano.com
813-684-3505
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