David, At 10:15 PM 2/15/99 -0600, you wrote: >Two Questions: > >1. I am needing to do a lot of action center repinning with a fair amount >of accuracy. > >I already have the spring tension gage (sic) listed on page 22 of the APSCO >catalog, but was looking for something more sensitive. There has never been much care with spelling in any of these catalogs... One must simply gauge for one's self. >I am drooling over the Correx 15g gauge listed as part # 31-003-7, on page >B-25 of the Pianotek Supply Co. Catalog. However, the cost for such a >fancy gadget is $169.95. Yep - and, it works - just buy it. >Can you recommend a highly accurate gram tension gauge that is less costly >than the Correx gauge? I am thinking I saw an advertisement for a >Kontaktor (spelling?) gram tension gauge, but I can't find this item listed >in either Pianotek, APSCO, or Schaff catalogs. I want to buy a tool that >will last the rest of my life and will do the job. Can you suggest a tool >that will do what I want? The Kontaktor model I have was made by Correx. >2. I have a supply of center pins from Pianotek, and I have been pleased >with them. However, is it unkosher to use these center pins on a Steinway >piano? Would you recommend that I purchase another supply of center pins >directly from Steinway for use on Steinway pianos? Do you have a favorite >brand of center pin that you swear by, and if so, why? Kosher? Smosher! It's all tref! If there is a reason to get anal about which center pins to use on S&S instruments, it is because the ones you get from them are tumble polished, and (mostly), lack the burrs and ridges which will cut up the rather coarsely woven bushing felt. There was something on this subject several months ago, but I cannot remember which list it was on. I do, however, remember that, as is so often the case, Newton had the best logic. Spend the bucks. Do it right...the first time. Best. HG
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