Friction and Balance pins

A440A@AOL.COM A440A@AOL.COM
Fri, 13 Nov 1998 17:54:31 EST


Avery writes:
> I'm having a hard time understanding how keys that are too tight at
>the balance hole would increase repetition speed.

    The compressed wood at the hole was supposed to provide an acceleration
force when the key was released, giving a boost to the return.  I thought it
was a wacky idea at the time, and I still do. 
Best, 
Ed Foote


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