>...thicker iron bends less under a given load. Nothing here that's >convertible to numbers exactly, just a general fudge factor to consider. >Ron N Ron, List, No need to give numbers for me, Ron, but could you give me a better idea as where to look for these "iron bends"? >>Any other telltale signs... >The name on the plate. If there's a "K", two "L"s and a "B", add 30%. <G> Ahem ;) However, that brand doesn't typically give overshoot problems for me, though. Tuned one yesterday that went right where it was supposed to. Nary a hitch. It seems like when I experience this overshoot, it occurs on pianos that: 1) haven't been tuned for quite awhile. 2) have an obvious neglected appearance inside (mildew, dust, etc.). 3) are very small vertical ones with not so familiar names. How's that for "supportive shade tree logic"? Keith McGavern Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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