On 9/14/2012 11:35 AM, Rob Loomis wrote: > I understand that the strike 'line' in this piano should probably be > an arc. The capo certainly is. Referencing a straight line from note > # 52 - #88 - the capo arcs out 10 mm. at note #69. > > It's the placement of note #72 that I'm really searching for. I have > the WN&G tool and I've moved the hammers in and out to find the right > spot. My ear agrees with their tool. Then that's the strike point for #72. > Assuming I bore as usual and don't rake the hammers, if I were to > hang hammers #72 & #88 = 5 1/8" out from the flange center, put in > the bass end block, then pull the treble end of the keyframe out > until #72 is correct, then the treble end of the keyframe is 6 mm. > proximal of the proximal edge of the keybed and hammer #88 is 2mm. > closer to the capo than it should be. > > Any guidance? Yea, make shank length the low priority. Make the action frame fit in the cavity, clearing case parts - sharp backs to fall board and natural fronts to key slip, and hang the treble guide hammers by ear. Ron N
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