Back on Tuesday I (Keith A. McGavern) asked: ----------- "Will someone please re-educate me as to the method of placing a string or thread from the hammer flange center to some other action part to determine appropiate alignments?" ----------- Since that time I have received basically two concepts: Concept 1) If a straight line were drawn between the wippen flange center pin and the bottom of the key at the balance point, the place where the capstan and wippen heel cushion contact each other will pass through that straight line. Concept 2) If a straight line were drawn between the wippen flange center pin and the hammer flange center pin, the place where the knuckle and the jack tip contact each other will pass through that straight line. Five pianos were used to test these concepts: Baldwin Concert Grand, #91497, 1941 Steinway Grand D, #400653, 1967 Steinway Grand D, #382123, 1963 Steinway Grand M, #379569, 1962 Yamaha Grand C3, #F5333137, 1994 Concept 1) works proves true. Concept 2) does not prove true. Concerning Concept 2): Of the five pianos Yamaha was closest, Baldwin next, then Steinway (not even close). Can someone shed some light on Number 2) please? Keith A. McGavern, RPT Oklahoma Chapter
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