So there (Oops - sorry) private mail msi-posted

[Isaac OLEG]

Apologies  to all, - bad address and heavy mind.

Isaac OLEG

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> De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part
> de Isaac OLEG
> Envoye : samedi 18 mai 2002 23:45
> A : pianotech@ptg.org
> Objet : So there
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> Hello Andre, I've seen that you are back. Hope you are well, that
> the travel
> and your instructor's job was not too tiring?
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> How was the Korea, did you have good results ? How did you find
> these Samick
> pianos ?
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> I wanted to tell you that I begin really now to appreciate the
> real value of
> the "natural regulation method "you showed me. It took some time and
> training indeed but most things are taking their place (done some tools &
> method organization too).
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> I used it on a few pianos, and it is coming better and better (the sound,
> the touch) . I still have a few points I am unsure of but the overall
> process is really working fine and produce very good comments
> from pianists
> (and much more enjoyable instruments).
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> The people of Cite de la Musique seems to appreciate the work, I
> will have a
> look at another instrument for them soon , the pianist I asked to
> check the
> piano for me have find it very enjoyable, and tells me he likes
> to see more
> of my work.
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> But, most important I guess, I have made friendly meets with some
> colleagues, Emmanuel MEZENGUE, which is now in Strasbourg, and was for a
> time intoner and technician for Fazioli, and I just met Emmanuel PETIT, a
> tuner/rebuilder which is working as a sub contractor for Hanlet.
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> We are planning to exchange tips and tricks, and I have the benefit of
> coming with some new things (Verituner, Stanwood method, ) that interest
> most of the techs.
> Slowly, the situation is becoming better, I have begin to work my
> relationship with the HAMLET Workshop and headquarters staff, and I made 2
> verticals 'put in shape' jobs for them this week, in their place (30 hrs
> work) , so they have seen me more closely, I am planning to do
> other jobs as
> grand regulations, or probably some rebuilds in my shop ASAP. Even "the
> great" Helmut LEMMA seems to be more friendly, we talk a little
> lately. (but
> you know, Mr. Kalb at the factory never hear of me, so I have to add
> pressure and prove my right to be the first external tech
> 'allowed' to go to
> Hamburg.
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> Here are a few questions, a few things I am unsure of, if your
> time permit :
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> *** Do you use different key deep (sticking with the model
> specification as
> for Steinway ?).
> If unsure , what is your standard ? do you try to regulate at 10
> mm ? 5 BTW,
> I like to know if the little block from Yamaha is really 10 mm or
> if it is a
> little less, as I've been told it is easier to feel there if there is a
> little gap, in consequence the 10 mm block may be a little less.
>
> *** How do you ascertain that the frame is in good posture on the knees.
> Particularly for drop regulation and checking, I believe that the
> height of
> my knees change the regulation result.
> Is there a way of checking that, or only in the piano with models ?
>
> BTW - I got the drop regulation coming at hand , but in 2 passes
> I believe -
> is it possible to do it (almost) right the first time ?
>
> *** What parameters do you play with if you want to have a heavier or
> lighter touch ? is it possible to move some parameters fast enough without
> loosing the 'clear touch' ?
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> *** On some pianos there is a lot of work to get even the key bed at its
> right place, many are warped, and have been regulated with too
> much pressure
> on the key bed screws, so a lot of punching have to go.
>
> In what configuration the bolts screws are to be for trimming under the
> front rail ? Totally unscrewed, or all knocking (not enough pressure but a
> little)? I wonder if there can be a problem of bedding the front
> rail while
> having no support at all under the balance rail (see what I mean ?)
> What do you consider the fastest process with hand tools in
> customer's place
> (plane blade, sanding, )? 5 I had to do that on a C3 this afternoon and a
> lot of sanding I've done , with 120 grit , took me 0.30 min to
> get rid of a
> long opening in the middle of the keybed ( too long process I guess).
> I try to unscrew/screw the frame and it did not change nothing. Is it
> necessary sometime to saw more the front rail to flatten it (may
> be shim too
> ?)
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> Checking : I wonder if you will allow for a VERY high checking
> when possible
> (on some hammers it is possible to check at 10 mm and not block). I guess
> you stay with a checking in the high third of the back check anyway is not
> it ?
>
> We will have the visit of an American technician in June , Jon Ralinowsky,
> he is in charge of 85 pianos in Miami University, as he find it is not
> enough work he still have 35 others in a school, and private
> customers. The
> US tech amaze me - I believe they don't know about the "35
> heures" that are
> actually ruling in France.
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> Are you staying here a bit ?
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> I hope you will have a little time for writing. I did not find the Pleyel
> parts Arnold asked me, but may be some day...
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> Greetings to everyone.
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> Friendly Regards.
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> Isaac
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