string level tool

[Joe & Penny Goss]

----- Original Message -----
From: Joe & Penny Goss <imatunr@primenet.com>
To: Frank Cahill <fcahill@erols.com>; <:pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 8:05 PM
Subject: Re: string level tool


> Hi Frank,
> The level is made out of 3/8 " X 1 1/4 " brass stock It stands almost 1
1/2
> " tall. The tool has a foot that covers and rests on the strings unison
that
> one is trying to level. The tool is placed on the strike point, if the
> dampers are removed or just in front of the dampers.
> I check the level of the piano by placing the tool on the stretcher. If
the
> piano itself is level you place the tool on the string that you wish to
> level and
> With the dampers raised the the strings will show by looking at the bubble
> if there is need to change the plane the strings are in. Then by plucking
> the strings with the dampers up you will hear if the three strings are in
> exactly the same plane as open strings will clearly ring out.
> I manipulate the strings with string lifters untill I have the same ping
> from each string of the unison of three strings. Then on to the next
unison.
> The bass strings are easier as you only need to level two strings most
times
> and  if you have used the voicing tray effectively little string mating
will
> be necessary but should be checked.
> The whole leveling takes only 15 minutes once you get on to it.
> One other tip.  In the upper treble you can level the string both from the
> bridge and the bearing point. I choose to try at the bearing point first
> then work the bridge if I am getting nowhere. You can only lower the
string
> at the bridge.
> This 15 minute procedure makes a big difference in the sound of the piano.
> Baldwin is using the tool prior to damper instalation as less damper
> regulation is necessary
> Joe Goss
> Mother Goose Music
>
>
> Subject: string level tool
>
>
> > Hi Joe. Tell me about your string level tool. I assume you just lay it
> > accross the strings and look at the level.
> >
> > It must be quite small.
> >
> > Enjoyed using your filing tray.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Frank Cahill
> > Associate Member, Piano Technicians Guild
> > Northern Va
> >
> >
> >
>