installing new knuckles

[Richard Moody]

If there is such a thing as the nap effecting the jack comming off the
knuckle before let off, (on a sharp blow)----that would be the
consideration. Otherwise what does it matter? My guess is that the jack
should push against the grain for max push.....
	If it is so important, then whoever mentioned that some knuckles have an
arrow inscribed from the maker, has settled this question.  

Ric, (the i stands for " In which way did that arrow go?")


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> From: kam544@earthlink.net
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: installing new knuckles
> Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 9:23 AM
> 
> >...The smooth surface is oriented in
> >the direction of the jack escaping for a smooth touch...
> >
> >Jon Page
> 
> I would never have thought I would have to ask this again, but it
appears I
> will have to do so.
> 
> This direction of the "knap of the knuckle" thing.  What Jon and Barrie
> have mentioned does not ring correctly from what I thought I understood
a
> long time ago.
> 
> So.............
> 
> Which is it?  Smooth on the way out or smooth on the way in.  Is there
> anyone who can officially settle this matter, please?
> 
> Keith McGavern
> kam544@earthlink.net
> Registered Piano Technician
> Oklahoma Chapter 731
> Piano Technicians Guild
> USA
> 
> 
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