[CAUT] measuring wippen weight

[Barbara Richmond]

Thanks, Anne.

I will give your suggestions a try.

So, in the great scheme of things, is there something I should know about front heavy wippens? 


Barbara Richmond
near Peoria, Illinois
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Garee, Anne E. 
  To: College and University Technicians 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:30 AM
  Subject: Re: [CAUT] measuring wippen weight


  Barb,

  If it is tipping to one side, trim the damper felt on your scale pan jig to off-set it a bit.  You can then turn the jig around for two different angles.  Make sure you have soaked the jig felt in lacquer to stiffen it and create a bit more friction.  You can also slightly rough up the bottom of the angled flange that sits on the roller or put a bit of spray adhesive on it temporarily.

  Anne Garee

  Florida State University

   


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  From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Barbara Richmond
  Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 8:40 AM
  To: College and University Technicians
  Subject: [CAUT] measuring wippen weight

   

  Howdy,

   

  I have some Renner Steinway wips that I'm altering to fit a Knabe.  Be joyful that I'm not going to tell the story of all the testing I've done on this action.  Anyway, besides replacing the flanges (obviously), I'm having to move the heel backwards (toward the flange).  When the wips were in their original state, the WW was 17.  Now with the heels moved and the little/angled Knabe flanges on, I can't get the wip to balance so I can get a reading.  Do I just hold it lightly against the "tower?" or tie it with thread or use a rubber band or just ignore it?

   

  This wippen set up is the best (of the many) I've tried--feels good, less friction.  I'm just curious about the numbers. 

   

  Thanks,

   

  Barbara Richmond, RPT

  near Peoria, Illinois
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