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  • 1.  Brass hammer flange rail

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 17 hours ago
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    … for lack of a better name? I need to get an estimate out for rebuilding a family heirloom Everett upright. New action parts if possible. Upon inspection, I noticed this brass part looks like it could pose some problems. Any words of wisdom in taking on a job like this would be appreciated. 

    Thanks!



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    Tim Foster RPT
    New Oxford PA
    (470) 231-6074
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  • 2.  RE: Brass hammer flange rail

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 9 hours ago
    I would be very leery about rebuilding this piano, That's a brass rail action. After many years, brass gets weak and those tabs break. Schaff used to offer replacement service but I don't know if they still do. 

    Wim Blees 





  • 3.  RE: Brass hammer flange rail

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 7 hours ago

    Do not use Schaff for brass rail duplication. Check with Blackstone or a machinist.  Better yet, install a complete WNG action.



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    Parker Leigh RPT
    Winchester VA
    (540) 722-3865
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  • 4.  RE: Brass hammer flange rail

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 3 hours ago

    I have never done it but the brass could be annealed, which would make it less prone to breaking.



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    Paul McCloud, RPT
    Accutone Piano Service
    www.AccutonePianoService.com
    pavadasa@gmail.com
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