[pianotech] WNG Backchecks

[Ron Nossaman]

Gene Nelson wrote:
> Hello list,
> While trying to get ready for installation of my first WNG Backcheck set 
> I discover that my hammer set (purchased uncut, unbored & uncoved) is 
> not long enough (especially in the upper bass)  to get the 25.4mm beyond 
> bore distance.
> Anyone else get a chance to work with these yet? Have similar issues?
> Gene


I've installed one set so far. What you're describing isn't 
the backcheck's fault. The hammer moldings are too short for 
the bore distance. You ought to have around 29mm tails even 
with "standard" checks, so these would be too short for any 
backcheck with that (whatever it is) bore distance.
Ron N