Front Rail Felt Theory

[Farrell]

Well, being that yours is the only response so far, I guess maybe it helps a
tiny little bit. At least I did smile. However, I am still troubled with
this front rail felt thing. Is there any rhyme or reason for a billion
different sizes? Or are different sizes made simply because the
manufacturers can sell them. And folks that are bothered by these things sit
in misery while they wonder in frustration: why?

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: Front Rail Felt Theory


> Farrell wrote:
>
> > What is the deal with front rail felt?
>
> 25.95.... you interested ?? :)
>
> > All keys are about the same size and
> > travel about the same amount.
>
> Terry... sometimes your astutness simply astounds me.
>
> > Why are there at least two different diameter
> > felts and many different thicknesses available?
>
> Because variety is the spice of life ??
>
> > I suppose some of the felt is even of various densities.
>
> Why yes... I suppose you are correct. I believe... now that you mention
it...
> that they even come in different shades of green. And I think I remember
seeing
> some grey ones... and some white ones once.  Perhaps we should start a
trend
> with designer colours ??
>
> >
> > First, why are there big diameter and small diameter? Where are they
used?
>
> Because big is ....well bigger. ditto for small. They are generally used
where
> appropriate... or just because thats what was handiest to buy that month
>
> > Why?
>
> For the same reason there is air ?
>
> > Thickness. You could always use thin felt and make up the difference
with
> > thick punchings.
>
> Yes... that is also done.
>
> > Do some pianists like thick felt for a nice cushy feel?
>
> Well... some do like em hot they say... I suppose some would then
naturally
> like it ....cushy.
>
> > Some like thin for a more firm feel?
>
> Oh yes... defininatly.
>
> > Sure is easier to be consistent with
> > dip with the thinner felt.
>
> you get a nicer consistancy in your dip this way ?? I generally use a
spoon...
> but to each their own.
>
>
> > What is the deal here? Why use thick or thin?
>
> See above.
>
> > Thanks. I'll sleep better tonight if I get some good input.   ;-)
>
> Well... I dont know if this fills the bill for you Terry... its meant to
put a
> smile on your face... does that help ?
>
> >
> >
> > Terry Farrell
>
> m'best to you
>
> --
> Richard Brekne
> RPT, N.P.T.F.
> Bergen, Norway
> mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
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