Hygrometer

Delwin D Fandrich pianobuilders@olynet.com
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 23:40:39 -0700


----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Hufford" <hufford1@airmail.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: September 03, 2002 1:11 AM
Subject: Re: Hygrometer


> Hello Dale,
>      I know people are going to jump all over me for saying this but I
> seldom see complete crown failure in older Steinways and other high
> quality grands,  and this in North Texas (DFW) where there is a
> substantial swing in the climate over the seasons.  The boards may have
> cracks, and even these are, in my experience, frequently predictable as
> to their probable location,   but there is seldom,  a complete loss of
> crown.  Flame suit on, water bucket handy and fire extinguisher nearby.
> Regards, Robin Hufford

I agree. Most of the S&S pianos that come in here have some crown. Of course
it is in the opposite direction from what we want, but there is crown!

In other words, our experience pretty much matches Dale's.

Del



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