David, Could you send me your snail mail address? Thanks Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 8:06 PM Subject: Re: Steinway Backcheck Dimensions > Backcheck height should be set so that the top of the check is 1/16" lower > than the bottom of the tail when the hammer is at the point of let-off. > This is assuming a 1" tail. That will result in proper checking. > > David Love > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Maxpiano@AOL.COM> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > Sent: December 26, 2001 4:54 PM > Subject: Steinway Backcheck Dimensions > > > > List, > > > > I ordered "Steinway Style" backchecks from Schaff for a 1890's vintage S&S > B > > and find the new parts (Tokiwa) are 1/4" longer than the old. Should I > > screw down to match the height (top) of the old backchecks, match the > > bottoms, or in between? I seem to recall reading about some recommended > > modification (Journal?) that leaves the hammers checking higher. I just > > don't want to waste time experimenting if someone on the list would be > kind > > enough to steer me straight! > > > > Bill Maxim, RPT > > Maxim Piano Service > > 212 Newpark Place > > Columbia, SC 29212-8666 > > (803) 732-9225, FAX (803) 732-2641 > > wmaxim@aol.com > >
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