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Hi all, 

This week I installed a new set of Renner hammer, shanks, and flanges on a M&H BB action. I went back today to put in the action, and couldn't get it in because the drop screws are too high. I had to turn down the drop screws in order to get it in the action cavity. Once it was in, I was able to reset the glide bolts, which helped quite a bit (they were protruding about a 1/4" more than they should have been). I was then able to raise drop back up a little, but I still couldn't get those screws as high as I wanted. It's not bad, but not great either. Probably about 1/16”-1/8" below what it should be. 

Is there a way to get drop any higher? I really don't want to sand the bottom of the pin block on this piano, as the finish is in good condition and I'd hate to accidentally mess it up. I thought about sanding the bottom of the action down a little, but I'm afraid too much would change and then I'd have to re-regulate everything. I'm not sure it's possible to grind down the tops of the drop screws, or if I'd want to. 

I'm going back in a few months to do the next tuning and some follow up voicing, so this isn't anything urgent, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

P.S. Both the clients absolutely loved the touch and tone of their piano afterwards. I'm not so concerned with that front as just wanting to make it better than it is now.

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Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
Piano Technician / Artisan
(256) 947-9999
www.professional-piano-services.com
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Hi all, 

This week I installed a new set of Renner hammer, shanks, and flanges on a M&H BB action. I went back today to put in the action, and couldn't get it in because the drop screws are too high. I had to turn down the drop screws in order to get it in the action cavity. Once it was in, I was able to reset the glide bolts, which helped quite a bit (they were protruding about a 1/4" more than they should have been). I was then able to raise drop back up a little, but I still couldn't get those screws as high as I wanted. It's not bad, but not great either. Probably about 1/16"-1/8" below what it should be. 

Is there a way to get drop any higher? I really don't want to sand the bottom of the pin block on this piano, as the finish is in good condition and I'd hate to accidentally mess it up. I thought about sanding the bottom of the action down a little, but I'm afraid too much would change and then I'd have to re-regulate everything. I'm not sure it's possible to grind down the tops of the drop screws, or if I'd want to. 

I'm going back in a few months to do the next tuning and some follow up voicing, so this isn't anything urgent, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

P.S. Both the clients absolutely loved the touch and tone of their piano afterwards. I'm not so concerned with that front as just wanting to make it better than it is now.

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
Piano Technician / Artisan
(256) 947-9999
www.professional-piano-services.com
------------------------------

Hi all, 

This week I installed a new set of Renner hammer, shanks, and flanges on a M&H BB action. I went back today to put in the action, and couldn't get it in because the drop screws are too high. I had to turn down the drop screws in order to get it in the action cavity. Once it was in, I was able to reset the glide bolts, which helped quite a bit (they were protruding about a 1/4" more than they should have been). I was then able to raise drop back up a little, but I still couldn't get those screws as high as I wanted. It's not bad, but not great either. Probably about 1/16”-1/8" below what it should be. 

Is there a way to get drop any higher? I really don't want to sand the bottom of the pin block on this piano, as the finish is in good condition and I'd hate to accidentally mess it up. I thought about sanding the bottom of the action down a little, but I'm afraid too much would change and then I'd have to re-regulate everything. I'm not sure it's possible to grind down the tops of the drop screws, or if I'd want to. 

I'm going back in a few months to do the next tuning and some follow up voicing, so this isn't anything urgent, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

P.S. Both the clients absolutely loved the touch and tone of their piano afterwards. I'm not so concerned with that front as just wanting to make it better than it is now.

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
Piano Technician / Artisan
(256) 947-9999
www.professional-piano-services.com
------------------------------

Hi all, 

This week I installed a new set of Renner hammer, shanks, and flanges on a M&H BB action. I went back today to put in the action, and couldn't get it in because the drop screws are too high. I had to turn down the drop screws in order to get it in the action cavity. Once it was in, I was able to reset the glide bolts, which helped quite a bit (they were protruding about a 1/4" more than they should have been). I was then able to raise drop back up a little, but I still couldn't get those screws as high as I wanted. It's not bad, but not great either. Probably about 1/16”-1/8" below what it should be. 

Is there a way to get drop any higher? I really don't want to sand the bottom of the pin block on this piano, as the finish is in good condition and I'd hate to accidentally mess it up. I thought about sanding the bottom of the action down a little, but I'm afraid too much would change and then I'd have to re-regulate everything. I'm not sure it's possible to grind down the tops of the drop screws, or if I'd want to. 

I'm going back in a few months to do the next tuning and some follow up voicing, so this isn't anything urgent, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

P.S. Both the clients absolutely loved the touch and tone of their piano afterwards. I'm not so concerned with that front as just wanting to make it better than it is now.

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
Piano Technician / Artisan
(256) 947-9999
www.professional-piano-services.com
------------------------------

Hi all, 

This week I installed a new set of Renner hammer, shanks, and flanges on a M&H BB action. I went back today to put in the action, and couldn't get it in because the drop screws are too high. I had to turn down the drop screws in order to get it in the action cavity. Once it was in, I was able to reset the glide bolts, which helped quite a bit (they were protruding about a 1/4" more than they should have been). I was then able to raise drop back up a little, but I still couldn't get those screws as high as I wanted. It's not bad, but not great either. Probably about 1/16”-1/8" below what it should be. 

Is there a way to get drop any higher? I really don't want to sand the bottom of the pin block on this piano, as the finish is in good condition and I'd hate to accidentally mess it up. I thought about sanding the bottom of the action down a little, but I'm afraid too much would change and then I'd have to re-regulate everything. I'm not sure it's possible to grind down the tops of the drop screws, or if I'd want to. 

I'm going back in a few months to do the next tuning and some follow up voicing, so this isn't anything urgent, but any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

P.S. Both the clients absolutely loved the touch and tone of their piano afterwards. I'm not so concerned with that front as just wanting to make it better than it is now.

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
Piano Technician / Artisan
(256) 947-9999
www.professional-piano-services.com
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