Restringing the Adam Schaaf Player Piano
1919 Adam Schaaf upright piano restringing in process Stringing is complete, and treble pressure
Year: 2017
Adam Schaaf Upright Piano - Action rebuilding
The reconditioned bottom board is re-installed. Pedals are buffed and new bushing cloth is
Adam Schaaf Player Piano - Preparation for Restringing
After completing work on the bottom board and keyframe, I'm preparing the piano for restringing.
Adam Schaaf Player Piano -- Bottom Up
An Adam Schaaf player piano recently arrived in my shop for a complete rebuild. I'll be doing the
Drill Press Chip Ejection
When boring piano hammers, keeping chips away from the jig surface is a constant need. I was tired
Old technology meets new: Installing pedals on an upright piano
While installing pedals on a 90 year old upright piano, I had the opportunity to upgrade materials,
Trimming Damper Heads
I wanted to trim 4 mm from Tokiwa damper heads for better geometry in a 1927 Leonard upright.
Stieff Rebuild - Soundboard tapering and ribs
The soundboard was tapered (diaphramized in Steinway terminology). First contour lines were routed
Welcome Steinway A-3
The cobbler's children go without shoes. But this piano technician is breaking out of that
Stieff Rebuild - Soundboard Preliminaries
An update on the Rebuild of Stieff 28334 has been a long time in coming. I've been disappointed
Kawai Studio For Sale
Wishing you could afford a new Kawai Studio Piano? After complete reconditioning in my shop, this
Vintage 1916 Chickering Baby Grand
SOLD! Vintage 1916 Chickering baby grand piano is a delight! I've recently done signifcant