Damper Action Installation Tool Kit

Understanding that most piano rebuilders have little-to-no experience installing damper actions, Wessell, Nickel & Gross has developed a comprehensive set of tools and procedures to help them install a new composite Damper Action into any piano. The Damper Action Installation Kit includes a Damper Action Measuring Tool and an Under Lever Center Height Gauge (See diagrams below). The Damper Action Installation Procedure, which is divided into six parts and can be found below, and on the FAQ page.

• 1. Selecting the correct WNG damper action
• 2. Create a damper action scale stick from the back of the keys
• 3. Drill the WNG damper flange rail
• 4. Drill the WNG damper sustain tray
• 5. Assemble the damper action
• 6. Install the damper action

                                 

Center Pin Height Gauge

This tool allows the technician to effortlessly arrive at the proper underlever center height for the damper action.