Hi Ric I have not done that, and I can't imagine how it would work. I'd be interested to know how it could be done. Al -------------------------------------------------- From: "Richard Brekne" <ricb at pianostemmer.no> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:42 AM To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fwd: Erwins key dip gauge > Hi Al > > This brings to mind a procedure for leveling keys I've bumped into before > on occasion but never tried myself... and would love to get some > commentary on here at pianotech. It had to do with leveling the keys in > their fully depressed position. Can anyone thoroughly expound on this ? > > Cheers > RicB > > Ric, I couldn't agree more. Proper key height is the "key" the gain > entrance to proper regulating. I have seen so many regulatings > compromised because of > improper key height. > > When I was a regulator at Steinway, they insisted on the proper > backrail felt & key height. That is the reason they glue the back > rail felt on one side only. To be able to adjust the backrail felt > height also. Set the proper key height for each action and all other > adjustment fall into place. > > Al > > > >
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