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by northerncharm
03 Mar 2011, 01:21
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Replacement Let-off (Set-off) rails
Replies: 9
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Re: Replacement Let-off (Set-off) rails

Many thanks for all the suggestions. My creme brulee torch seemed to do the trick, I'll try the soldering iron and see what's least destuctive on the wood. I might have a working action by next week. Thanks again.
by northerncharm
01 Mar 2011, 22:28
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Replacement Let-off (Set-off) rails
Replies: 9
Views: 12941

Replacement Let-off (Set-off) rails

Currently undertaking a restoration project on a 1923 player piano. The action is a Herrburger Brookes 88 note. The let-off rails have several sheared off (head and tails) screws that I can't remove, The rail is about 10mm square cross section and probably hornbeam wood. Does anyone know where I mig...