[pianotech] capstain/wippen angle, was: key position at rest

[V T]

Hello Frank,

OK, that makes perfect sense!

Vladan

> I have a set of replacement balance fulcrums which are
> drill on center.  If memory serves, I seem to recall some
> that were off center on the bottom, but not on top.  The
> hole was drilled at an angle to match the angle of the
> balance pin, with the surface contacting the key being
> centered.  I remember having to be careful to not rotate the
> fulcrum 180 degrees so the base does not lie flat on the
> balance rail.  I believe they also marked the front edge to
> make it more obvious if they are reverse.  It may be that
> they changed this at some point, since the replacement
> fulcrums do not have this angle.
> 
> Frank Emerson