> > > Jon Page wrote: >>> I personally prefer 2.5 coils to 3 or more, and becket alignment is a >>> non-performance cosmetic concern >> >> Craftsmanship is an important aspect of this work. Sloppy does not >> cut it. > > Who's call? Why does 2.5 turn coils and not precisely aligned beckets > constitute sloppy work? Is that sort of superficial stuff what > rebuilding is about? > > Ron N Ron, I'm with you 100% here. Back when I was training for this in Boston the instruictor used to mock those "rebuilders" who would take the time to line up beckets - but not bother to properly fit the pinblock or had no idea how to regulate an action or no concept of touchweight. Waste of time, in my book. It seems to be an easy way to show a client how "professional" and "meticulous" the workmanship is - the beckets are all lined up! Window dressing, as far as I am concerned. Of course, if a quality rebuilder wants to take the time to screw around with tuning pins to line up the beckets - it's their choice. I can think of better ways to spend my time and the client's money... Israel Stein
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