[pianotech] Re: Changed to Rippen/Lindner from Currier

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: <fordpiano@earthlink.net>; "Open Forum for Piano Technicians"
<pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: September 09, 2002 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Re: Changed to Rippen/Lindner from Currier


> On the side.. I once saw an invention displayed that addressed this very
problem.
> It was a balance rail pin that was fitted to a screw base the diameter of
a
> standard felt punching. Straight slot at the top of the balance pin allow
a
> screwdriver to turn the thing either up or down. Great idea... except its
more
> expensive, and is prone to failure due to how climate, wood and screws all
go
> together. Still,  was and is to date one of the better ideas I've seen
along this
> line.  Doesnt work so well for front rail pins tho... :)


Except that most (all?) piano builders square keys by tapping (and bending)
the balance rail pins....

Del