D.H. Baldwin

[David ilvedson]

I'll see you there...

David Ilvedson, RPT

Date sent:      	Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:01:56 -0500
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
From:           	"David C. Stanwood" <Stanwood@tiac.net>
Subject:        	Re: D.H. Baldwin
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> Dear David and list,
> 
> At the upcoming CA State conference I'll have on display a Baldwin R which
> had very heavy action. We improved the tone and touch by doing the following:
> 
> Capstans rolled up to front of heel
> Strike Weight smoothed and generally increased into the full zone
> 88 Helper springs retrofitted - 0.70mm except at the top
> Front weight reduced and smoothed to calculated specifications
> (At least 2 leads furthest out removed from each key)
> Helpers springs individually tensioned to final balance weight
> 
> The owner is expected to comment on the change during the last component
> key balancing class.  Hope you can make it.
> 
> David Stanwood
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net