No Glide Bolts

Kdivad@aol.com Kdivad@aol.com
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:42:21 EST


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Good description, I like to level my keys with the glide bolts up (not 
touching) and then bring down to  keep the knocks out.  My point is a rail 
that is designed for glides is different than one that isn't.  I would rather 
have my balance rail touching the keybed more than less.

> 
> Hi Ric,
>              The note adjacent to the glide bolt, will be very rigid on a 
> forte blow, hence most of the energy gets to the hammer and shank.   Mid 
> distance between the bolts,   the rail will flex a little, therefore there 
> will be a difference in energy transfer.
> 
> Years ago, the action makers selected very high grade, quarter sawn maple 
> for the rails, so very little bedding was needed after the initial set up.
> 
> The Heintzman company never used glides for eons.  I have never found one 
> that needed bedding. The actions are quieter, and when set up correctly, 
> are very responsive.
> 
> Regards Roger
> 
> 
> At 11:59 PM 11/13/02 +0100, you wrote:
> >Roger Jolly wrote:
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