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In the Shop
Measuring for Parts Replacement
This photo essay demonstrates the tools and techniques required to take precise measurements for parts replacement.
The Basics of Grand Piano Action Design
This knowledge is versatile and can be applied in various situations from rebuilding to basic troubleshooting.
Restringing a Piano: The Reveley Protocol
This photo essay chronicles the restringing process from start to finish.
Dressing the Capo Bar
Dressing the capo bar and restringing can mitigate loud metallic zings, sizzles, and other unpleasant sounds that result from a grooved bar.
Installing New Grand Dampers
This article features the damper installation process I learned from the C. Bechstein Factory Training course.
Grand Damper Wire Bending
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Follow this step-by-step process to bend and install new damper wires.
Assets & Liabilities: A Shop Story
The key to an effective shop project is understanding where the piano has been and making a plan for where you want it to go.
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