That Was Inside The Piano?
Here is a picture or two of some random things I found in a piano today. No wonder some of the keys were sticking and clicking! 🙂
Saloon Piano Restored
This piano was once used in a saloon in the Midwest. It is now in Utah and once again restored to playing condition! Before: After:
Clicks, Squeaks, Moans & Groans
Below you’ll find pictures of some potential points of clicking, squeaking, moaning and groaning: I used Spurlock teflon powder on top of the capstans and bottom of the whippens to eliminate groaning sounds that occurred with each key stroke. I used the same powder to lube the pedal dowel that was making noise: I also…
Curtis Harper
Curtis Harper, retired Firefighter, master craftsman woodworker (he built his shop as well) I wish I had a picture of the “before”. The fallboard hinge on this side had totally been broken out. Now it looks literally better than new!
Spinet Cleaning Under Keys
Now that’s some dust! (It’s actually pretty typical of a 1940s or 1950s spinet that hasn’t been serviced for 30 years): gathering up the dust to throw away: vacuumed up the rest:
SLCC Knabe Grand Refurbishment
I’m proud of how this refurbishment turned out! I rebuilt the sustain pedal pivot with new pivot pin and bushings: Filed the hammers (before): (after): and regulated the action. The piano feels and sounds really nice now – mission accomplished!
Progress on Mahas’ Rebuild
It’s coming along and looking great!
Piano Lamp – Ikea
This reading lamp from Ikea makes a nice piano light for just 9.99!
Cleaning Before/After pics
It’s amazing what can accumulate under the keys over a period of 40+ years! And now after. Ahhhh….: Sure makes a difference!