Friction and Balance pins

Newton Hunt nhunt@jagat.com
Sat, 14 Nov 1998 08:20:52 -0500


New, Ed, my legs are long enough already!
                    Newton

A440A@AOL.COM wrote:

> 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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