Tuning

Crooked hammer

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Salvatore71

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Opening post by Salvatore71

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Good evening,

on the F key of the third octave, the hammer is slightly rotated along the axis of the shank. The side of the hammer brushes against the E hammer next to it.

The E hammer sometimes gets stuck forward after striking its strings, due to the F hammer.

The piano is a Schimmel upright; is it possible to disassemble the hammer without removing the entire action?

The hammer block is fixed via a front screw located behind the escapement upright. I could try to unscrew it (trying not to break the escapement), but assuming I succeed, what do I do next?

The shank is not just fitted but also glued, so how do I rotate the hammer without breaking the shank?

Thank you,

regards

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Reply 2 by pianoexpert

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You weren't supposed to disassemble anything! You must heat the veneer thoroughly without burning it and simultaneously twist it gently. Hold the twist for a few seconds so that the wood cools. Carefully!

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