The action (part1)

This was were i started, the action of the piano. since it was the easiest thing to take out, and in my opinion the most complicated part, i decided to start there....



a daunting task.... I saw all the broken shanks and the ugly hammer rail and my optimism started plummeting..
Still i press on.


Lovely.... I then proceeded to take it all apart. trying not to forget to number the notes - something which was eventually useless..

I know have 88 notes, that need fixing up.
Here is what i typically do :

1- cut the bridle strap and free it from the bridle wire



2- free the hammer butt flange



3- cut out the old hammer butt spring and remove the remains of the cord with a pin



5- attach a new hammer butt spring using a toothpick and some glue





6- remove the old bridle strap, cut a new one to size, and glue.



7- now for the flange. remove the old cord using forceps, and glue a new cord




8-sand away the edge of the toothpick after the glue has set



9- use a metal brush to remove the rust from the wippen and other rusted parts



10- put it all together



And there you have it! a not-so-new piano action... but it should work!