Ampico Drawer Stabilizer Bar
By Bob Taylor
Joseph Hutter's recent request for a drawer bar is a familiar tune many of us have "played" before. This is just a note to let Joe know that these bars come in several styles and are sometimes NOT interchangeable without modification.
Ampico "A" drawers are wider (47 1/4" bar) than Ampico "B" drawers (46 3/4" bar). Also, there are several sizes regarding the length of the swivel arm. Some modification in the drawer attach point can be made to accommodate these different lengths. In general, if the drawer attach point is near the center of the drawer side panel, the swival rod will be about 5 3/4 " long (from pivot to mounting hole). If the drawer attach point is closer to the drawer back, the swival arm is shorter.
With the replacement bar mounted on the piano, fully open the drawer. Swing the bar swival up to the drawer side and extend the swival slightly less than full reach. This will locate the correct attach point. Happy hunting!
Bob
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