Welcome to the Phoenix Chapter of the
Piano Technicians Guild
Hope everyone has had a great summer since our previous meeting in June, and for all who attended the PTG convention in Arlington, we look forward to hearing about it! As we get back into our normal schedule, our next chapter meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8th. Please see details below.
Next Meeting – September 8, 2026
Technical Activity – Chapter Rebuild Project
Re-stringing a grand piano, installing new action parts.
- Join us as we continue our chapter rebuild of a Mason and Hamlin A. The next steps are to restring the piano and install the new action parts so regulation can begin. All are welcome to come help with the work, and to learn from seasoned technicians about the rebuilding process. Hope to see you all there!
Business Agenda
- TBD
Previous Meeting – June 2, 2026
Technical Presentation – Chapter Rebuild Project
Leveling, Spacing, and Squaring Keys – Jason Allen
- Jason Allen led us in a technical presentation of his process for leveling, spacing, and squaring keys. He sets his reference key heights at the ends, and uses a key level stick from Wessel, Nickel, & Gross to determine what punchings are needed at the balance rail for the rest of the keyboard.
- A great tip Jason provided was to remember that there is commonly a 2:1 ratio for the resulting height adjustment at the front of the key, based on the thickness of punching inserted at the balance rail. For example, if two blue punchings fit between the key and the level stick, placing one blue at the balance rail will get you very close to the desired height. This method allows him to complete an average key leveling in under an hour.
Business
- Meeting called to order at 8:01 PM
- 8:03 PM, G. Eliot Lee, RPT, was nominated and selected by vote to be the chapter delegate.
- 8:04 PM, Blake Wilson was nominated and selected by vote to be the alternate.
- Meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM.
Photo Gallery – Past Chapter Meetings
