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Re: Schultz Player Piano
By Bob Conant

In a message dated 96-02-13 03:51:49 EST, you write:

> Anyone have any info or experience in restoring these instruments? I
> have one in fair/good condition that I am currently restoring and
> would appreciate advice from anyone who has traveled the same road.
>

I rebuilt a Schultz a number of years ago. For the most part, it is a normal
player restoration. The valve pneumatics, however, require particular care.
I
did the valves 4 times before I was satisfied. The final secrets are to use
the thinnest pneumatic cloth available. Some years ago, Player Piano Co sold
a Schultz pouch cloth. I have heard that it is no longer available but I
would try to get some. Alternatively, I suppose a very thin pouch leather
could be used but it would have to be sealed well as the original cloth had
very little seepage. The other secret to doing the pouches is to be
extremely
careful not to bind the hinges. These little pneumatics must be very free
and
must be able to lift the valve with very little resistance. If there is any
resistance or binding, do them over as they will not work unless you do. Get
them right before you close it up.  Also, be sure not to lose the little
lead
weights from the free end of the pneumatic when the old cloth is removed.
The
Schultz when properly done is a fine machine. It was very well engineered.

Hope this helps,

Bob Conant


(Message sent Sun 18 Feb 1996, 12:51:00 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

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