Music Trade Review
Issue: 1945 Vol. 104 N. 4 - Page 29
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FIRST AID IN PIANO REPAIRS
By ALEXANDER HART
Instructor in Piano Tuning,
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York
EDITOR'S NOTE : Dealers and tuners who have a fair work-
ing knowledge of this art, can pick up some extra practical
training by Mr. Hart, c/o Music TRADE REVIEW, 1270 Sixth
Avenue, New York 20, N. Y.
The Elementary Phases
Of Piano Tuning
(Continued
REPAIRING ACTION PARTS
The Flange
Look at the illustration. It is a re-
production of the flange that holds the
hammer butt in its place. How easy
it is for anyone to push the pin back
in place.
This surely will serve its purpose
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temporarily; but it is not a practical
way, nor is it professional, as we
would expect when a competent serv-
ice man is called in to repair the piano.
How impractical, and what extra
time it takes to rebush a flange, when
so damaged there is little to be done,
except replace it with a new one.
This may seem a small item to talk
about, yet it is important—so much
so, in fact that the hammer cannot
function properly unless the flange that
holds the butt is also functioning and
all three work together, contributing
what is termed regulation.
If a service man understands the
working elements of the action, the
whys and wherefores—very
often
knowing how to analyze first, before
you begin to work, is one of the serv-
ice man's best assets.
When in doubt, always spend a few
extra moments and remove the action
part to be fixed up; and remember—
a flange pin must be tight in the wood;
otherwise, it will work loose again'.
There are a number of things that
happen to cause the piano keys not to
function. There is, however, a very
disagreeable feeling for any one prac-
ticing piano lessons when hammers
block, i.e., when they don't respond at
once, stay against the strings or hit
the wrong string, which brings us back
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, APRIL, 1945
from
March)
One reason for suggesting not to re-
move the action unless it is absolutely
necessary—many times one is called
upon to repair just one or two items,
a jack, and broken hammer shank,
therefore it is a time saver.
When the hammer and butt is re-
and bridle hooked up to its wire, be
placed and spring placed in groove,
sure the hammer is resting on the
rail. If the jack flange is not seated—
it will be noticed when the hammer is
quite a distance from the rail. In case
this happens, it can be corrected by
turning the capstan screw down.
to the flange and its pin.
A few hints here and there:
A. Don't start out without checking
up on materials you need in your kit.
B. In case the job is a spinet type,
do your best and try to leave the cus-
tomer satisfied.
C. When taking an action out of a
spinet bothers you, don't fuss too much
—just make an excuse to return. In
the meantime, go to a wareroom and
I am sure the foreman or head tuner
will show you and explain fully how
to take it out and replace it.
In the last issue we spoke about re-
moving the hammer and butt for clear-
ance—especially when about to reglue
a loose jack.
You can see for yourself by illustra-
tion.
Note—The spring is hooked to the
No. 2—Photo shows movement at rest, with
lack and flange in correct position.
This lowers the hammer and brings
it back to normal on the cushion or
rail. There must be no lost motion.
Can Request Price Increase
For Porable Reed Organs
Applications for individual price in-
creases on additional items of con-
sumers' goods may now be made by
manufacturers under an amendment
effective March 19, 1945, the Office of
Price Administration announced re-
cently. Portable reed organs were in-
cluded in this list for which increases
in prices might be asked for.
School of Pianoforte Technology
Moves to Larger Quarters
No. 7—Photo shows jack and flange ready
to be glued in place.
back check. This stops the jack from
returning to place—and upsetting the
glue joint before it is properly set.
On and after April 16, 1945, The
School of Pianoforte Technology, con-
ducted by Dr. William Braid White,
will occupy new and enlarged quarters
in the Chicago Musical College BuiW-
ing, 64 East Van Buren Street, Chi-
cago 5, 111. The telephone nnmber is
HARrison 6830.
FIRST AID IN PIANO REPAIRS
By ALEXANDER HART
Instructor in Piano Tuning,
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York
EDITOR'S NOTE : Dealers and tuners who have a fair work-
ing knowledge of this art, can pick up some extra practical
training by Mr. Hart, c/o Music TRADE REVIEW, 1270 Sixth
Avenue, New York 20, N. Y.
The Elementary Phases
Of Piano Tuning
(Continued
REPAIRING ACTION PARTS
The Flange
Look at the illustration. It is a re-
production of the flange that holds the
hammer butt in its place. How easy
it is for anyone to push the pin back
in place.
This surely will serve its purpose
1 I
|_i
O
temporarily; but it is not a practical
way, nor is it professional, as we
would expect when a competent serv-
ice man is called in to repair the piano.
How impractical, and what extra
time it takes to rebush a flange, when
so damaged there is little to be done,
except replace it with a new one.
This may seem a small item to talk
about, yet it is important—so much
so, in fact that the hammer cannot
function properly unless the flange that
holds the butt is also functioning and
all three work together, contributing
what is termed regulation.
If a service man understands the
working elements of the action, the
whys and wherefores—very
often
knowing how to analyze first, before
you begin to work, is one of the serv-
ice man's best assets.
When in doubt, always spend a few
extra moments and remove the action
part to be fixed up; and remember—
a flange pin must be tight in the wood;
otherwise, it will work loose again'.
There are a number of things that
happen to cause the piano keys not to
function. There is, however, a very
disagreeable feeling for any one prac-
ticing piano lessons when hammers
block, i.e., when they don't respond at
once, stay against the strings or hit
the wrong string, which brings us back
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, APRIL, 1945
from
March)
One reason for suggesting not to re-
move the action unless it is absolutely
necessary—many times one is called
upon to repair just one or two items,
a jack, and broken hammer shank,
therefore it is a time saver.
When the hammer and butt is re-
and bridle hooked up to its wire, be
placed and spring placed in groove,
sure the hammer is resting on the
rail. If the jack flange is not seated—
it will be noticed when the hammer is
quite a distance from the rail. In case
this happens, it can be corrected by
turning the capstan screw down.
to the flange and its pin.
A few hints here and there:
A. Don't start out without checking
up on materials you need in your kit.
B. In case the job is a spinet type,
do your best and try to leave the cus-
tomer satisfied.
C. When taking an action out of a
spinet bothers you, don't fuss too much
—just make an excuse to return. In
the meantime, go to a wareroom and
I am sure the foreman or head tuner
will show you and explain fully how
to take it out and replace it.
In the last issue we spoke about re-
moving the hammer and butt for clear-
ance—especially when about to reglue
a loose jack.
You can see for yourself by illustra-
tion.
Note—The spring is hooked to the
No. 2—Photo shows movement at rest, with
lack and flange in correct position.
This lowers the hammer and brings
it back to normal on the cushion or
rail. There must be no lost motion.
Can Request Price Increase
For Porable Reed Organs
Applications for individual price in-
creases on additional items of con-
sumers' goods may now be made by
manufacturers under an amendment
effective March 19, 1945, the Office of
Price Administration announced re-
cently. Portable reed organs were in-
cluded in this list for which increases
in prices might be asked for.
School of Pianoforte Technology
Moves to Larger Quarters
No. 7—Photo shows jack and flange ready
to be glued in place.
back check. This stops the jack from
returning to place—and upsetting the
glue joint before it is properly set.
On and after April 16, 1945, The
School of Pianoforte Technology, con-
ducted by Dr. William Braid White,
will occupy new and enlarged quarters
in the Chicago Musical College BuiW-
ing, 64 East Van Buren Street, Chi-
cago 5, 111. The telephone nnmber is
HARrison 6830.
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