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Piano action repairs and maintenance / K. T. Kennedy.
| Author/creator | Kennedy, K. T. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Kaye & Ward ; South Brunswick [N.J.] : A. S. Barnes, 1979. |
| Description | 101 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword -- Metric conversion tables -- Upright pianos. Dismantling levers ; Dismantling hammers ; Dismantling dampers ; Re-bushing damper lift flanges ; Recovering dampers ; Re-centring damper flanges and replacing and damper springs ; Recovering damper tails ; Repairs to hammers ; Recovering notches, cushions and pads ; Recovering balance hammers ; The importance of a cutting-board ; Tapes ; Re-facing hammers ; Fitting new butt springs ; Re-fitting loops to flanges ; Re-bushing flanges ; Re-centring hammer flanges ; Re-centring where there is no butt plate ; Levers ; Recovering checks ; Set off (escapement) regulating screws ; Jack slap rail ; Burnishing ; Re-assembling dampers ; Re-assembling hammers ; Casting lamp ; Re-assembling levers ; Cleaning keys ; Key felts ; Re-bushing keys ; Recovering keys ; Replacing keys on key frame ; Adjusting pilots ; Set off ; Levelling keys ; Final regulation ; Dampers and damper spoons ; Over dampers: spring and loops ; Loops ; Jacks ; Leather covered jacks ; Bushing holes ; Work on over dampers ; Treble dampers ; Method of re-assembly ; Regulation: spring and loop ; Assembling dampers ; Pedals ; Pedal springs ; Celeste rail ; Three pedal pianos ; Replacing shanks ; Minor complaints -- Grand pianos. The removal of fall, key slip and key blocks ; The removal of action and keys ; Grand action repair ; Remove levers ; Grand lever repairs ; Recovering jack pads and rocker stop pads ; Re-centring levers ; Repairing hammers ; Glueing and trimming roller underfelt ; Recover leather ; Re-assembling hammers ; Re-facing hammers ; Spacing levers ; Hammer rest rail ; Grand dampers ; Removing the dampers ; Remove damper stop rail ; Removing damper bodies ; Damper guide rail ; Recovering dampers ; Re-fit dampers ; Trial dampers ; Making sure the dampers damp ; Setting the damper stop rail in position ; Regulation of action and keys ; Levelling of grand keys ; Fitting action to keys ; Preparation for bench regulation ; Set off ; Regulate repetition springs ; Adjustment of checks and touch. |
| Abstract | Piano technology, repair and regulation, is a specialist activity for which people are trained and students will find this book invaluable. As a manual of good workshop practice it will act as a basic instruction book and as a source of reference for those engaged in the trade. Every aspect of the repair and regulation of upright and grand pianos is covered step by step in a straightforward text illustrated with detailed line drawings. Written by a fine craftsman with many years of experience in all aspects of the piano trade this book is of enormous value to everyone whose concern is with the care and maintenance of pianos. |
| Biographical note | K. T. Kennedy has an enviable knowledge of the piano repair and maintenance trade. He has been engaged in the manufacture of action small parts, the recovery of hammers and also full action repairs for various notable firms: Shutes, Brasted Bros., Maples & Co., J. & J. Goddard Ltd., Heckscher Ltd. and F. F. Pyne. For five years he was piano factory manager at Harrods, working on high class reconditioning of top grade pianos and teaching young trainees. He is at present self-employed working both for the trade and privately. |
| LCCN | 78075045 |
| ISBN | 0498024024 (Barnes) : |
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