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 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

If the flanges have no verdigris and are just tight I highly recommend soaking them in VS ProFelt.  Leave to dry overnight.  It's my go to treatment for tight centers 

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

If the flanges have no verdigris and are just tight I highly recommend soaking them in VS ProFelt.  Leave to dry overnight.  It's my go to treatment for tight centers 

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

David - so I guess you just suspend or immerse the action with hammers mounted if that possible ? 

Steve- I will look through my oiler collection but there is barely any space between flanges

Isnt VS ProFelt a PianoTek product ? Will Schaff stock it ?

If the flanges have no verdigris and are just tight I highly recommend soaking them in VS ProFelt.  Leave to dry overnight.  It's my go to treatment for tight centers 

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

 I need to lubricate the hammer flanges on almost all of the hammer flanges of an acrosonic Baldwin. The problem is the spacing between each flange where they practically touch their neighbors. Removing the action seems like the best way to proceed but I noticed as I sat on the floor with the kick panel off that the whippens seem to be mounted on a larger piece of wood than normal. This piece of wood attaches to some mounting brackets which should free up the action, The sticker wires all go into a rail with felt bushings- there are no key end forks, rubber or wood grommets on a sticker wire. The capstans on the keys sit under a wooden piece with buckskin/leather making adjustment easier.  

What is the best way to lubricate this action ? seems to me outside of the piano. I have some pictures I can post later today...

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
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