List, There certainly is a lot of name dropping as to authenticate what is so and what isn't concerning correct hammer flange pinning, and there are various concepts presented as to how tight or loose these hammer flanges should or not be. If I were seeking correct information from authoritative sources what is correct about this subject, it would appear on the surface this is not the place to get it. Now no disrespect intended, but I find it somewhat amusing that so many persons assert to have the answer, yet there is not relative sameness in those answers. So I muse, why don't I add to this professionalism. There is no one way to do it. There is such a thing as too loose, and there is such a thing as too tight. What happens in between will always be a judgement call. Each piano dictates what it needs to optimize its abilities. and it takes a person who is capable of recognizing and accomplishing such a thing when needed. Sincerely, Keith -- Keith McGavern Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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