This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment It can be significant. Friction there can come from two directions - = rough surfaces on the capstan and wip heel and all that can be = exacerbated by poor action geometry (not centered on the magic line). = Solution: get contact at half blow on the magic line (or as close as = reasonably possible), polish capstan, new felt on wip heel (don't want a = dimple in the felt) lubricated with microfine Teflon powder. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message -----=20 I would like to know how significant is friction on the capstan? If = so, what would be the best way to lubricate? Would this make any difference on the touchweight? Jack Houweling ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ca/89/c9/47/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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