[pianotech] Whistlin' Wixey

David Skolnik davidskolnik at optonline.net
Thu Aug 12 06:06:32 MDT 2010


  07:38 AM 8/12/2010

>It's a total load resulting from the angle difference between the 
>speaking length, and the rear "duplex" segments, regardless of what 
>the front and rear angles are relative to the bridge top.
>
>I try to keep front and rear bearing angles roughly equal, but it's 
>really not all that critical. As long as there is a total bearing 
>angle in the range you allow, without a negative front or rear 
>angle, it'll be fine.
>Ron N


Since, for the moment, it's OK to ask a stupid question, could 
someone re-explain how the Beall - Wixey is used to measure component 
(front / rear) bearing?  Thanks

David Skolnik



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