OK Ed and Newton, I'm not sure I understand yet. Greater bearing area......hmmmm....OK then, why not have a larger diameter round pin? I'm sure round ones would be easier to manufacture. What part does the felt play in the equation? Does not the end of the key travel in an arc? Does not the oval shape decrease the angle of attack between the felt and the pin, when compared to a round shape of the same effective surface area? Did I just answer my own question? Tom Robinson East Tennessee - Looking forward to the next C-3.........OK, I'd even take an Acrosonic......just no more spinets made by furniture people........please........just for a while......
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