Old upright piano key's wont push down after replacing bridal straps

[kurtguz]

So i decided to try to restore my really old piano. I took out the action and replaced most of the bridal straps on the hammers. When i put the action back in the keys are all up, but some of them (the ones that i replaced the straps on) dont push down! I have tried to take the new bridal straps off but it still does the same thing! HELP ME!

[richard black]

You've got some bits lined up in the wrong order before fitting the bridle (spelling!) straps. Just have a look, comparing the working notes with the non-working notes, and you'll soon see what's what.

[keys60]

Common problem for a first timer. Like Mr. Black said, something is not lined up properly and my guess is not the bridle straps. Check the jacks. Sound like they are  off the hammer butt. Compare with the working ones as posted above.

[kurtguz]

Okay thanks! I pushed the jacks in front of the hammers and it works great!

[keys60]

Hey! Good job, Kurtguz. Wish there was a "like" and a "thumbs up" like on Facebood.= )

[silverwoodpianos]

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What you do is left click to highlight the url beside the image then cut/paste.

https://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/