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  • 1.  Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-27-2023 19:01

    I'm sure many people have their own version of this but here's my newest.  With this one the small lead is the handle and allows you to insert it easily from the proximal side of the wippen.  The screw is adjustable up and down (of course).  The screw is threaded into a let-off button.  Once inserted to the desired position you can index with a pencil around the front of the popsicle stick on the key so you can find easily reestablish your position once the stack is removed.  Since I frequently move capstans (and always turn slanted capstans to 90 degrees), I wanted a boat that was easier to handle and index.  (of course I sealed the small key lead with lacquer).  We have to safeguard ourselves from unwanted toxins--too late...



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  • 2.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-27-2023 22:32
    Dave

    I'm sorry, but I don't quite understand what this tool is supposed to do?  What does the screw on the let off button do? 





  • 3.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-28-2023 00:27

    The tool is for determining a new capstan position and the screw is to adjust the blow distance. 



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  • 4.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Posted 04-28-2023 01:18

    I am afraid of Lead poisoning, so i'm going to use lead as a handle, then protect myself with a lacquer coating.

    Why not just use a wood dowel for a handle?

    -chris



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  • 5.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-28-2023 05:30

    No reason, it's what was around that was the right size.  You can use what you want. 



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  • 6.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-28-2023 05:33

    That's exactly how I designed my capstan locator tool.  Quick and easy to find the right capstan position.

     

    Tom Servinsky 

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  • 7.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-28-2023 08:25
    Excellent tool. So simple and functional. Thanks for sharing.
    Stewart

    Sent from my iPhone




  • 8.  RE: Capstan Boat

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-28-2023 09:11

    Wouldn't it be more fun and entertaining to use a……
    Rocker capstan boat?



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