torque wrenches

[Don]

Hi,

I too have come across brand new webers with what feels like spongey low
torque pins. In both cases I recommended a full dc system, and in one case
after only one month there was significant improvement in *feel*. I
unfortunately didn't document the torque readings. Fear on my part? *grin*

At 06:32 AM 06/08/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi Terry,
>Then on the other hand yesterday I  tuned a new Weber grand with a torque of
>about 20 lbs. or less.   O:(    I can just imagine how  long into it's 12
>year warrenty this instrument this piano will hold pitch.
>
>List,
>To measure foot lbs can one use the tuning lever and a fish weighing scale
>attached to the handle at one foot from the tip?
>Joe Goss
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Terry L Jack <tjack@pacinfo.com>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 8:09 PM
>Subject: Re: torque wrenches
>
>
>> Hey Brian,
>>
>> No problem. I certainly do not take offense on this list. Very nice
>> folks.............but like I said......I don't want to deal with over 200
>> inch lbs!  *big smile*
>>
>> > Sorry, just poking a little fun at the expense of Apsco for selling a
>> torque wrench that's kind of expensive for what you actually get,
>>
>> I think it is great to be able to have a sense of humor. As far as I am
>> concerned you may poke fun at anything as long as it is not hurtful. =)
>>
>> Terry Jack
>> Asso. Member
>> Eugene, OR chapt
>>
>>
>
>
>
Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.

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