[pianotech] Tuning pin torque???

[David Ilvedson]

Ooh...oooh...20 questions.   Is it high polished polyester?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "David Lawson Pianos" <dlawson at davidlawsonspianos.com.au>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 2/24/2010 5:00:53 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning pin torque???


>Hi James,

>Have you purchased this brand of Piano before with no problems or is this the first 
>time you have dealt with this brand of piano?

>Regards,
>Alastair
>David Lawson's Pianos
>Australia.
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Williams, James 
>  To: 'pianotech at ptg.org' 
>  Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:15 AM
>  Subject: [pianotech] Tuning pin torque???


>  Dear members:

>   

>  I have recently purchased several new pianos and discovered during the initial 
>tunings what I believe to be minimal tuning pin torque. The pins feel "spongy" and 
>difficult to set. Is there an industry standard for pin torque, and if so, what should 
>that torque value be in inch pounds? Any data on this subject would be greatly 
>appreciated.

>   

>  Sincerely,

>   

>  James Williams, RPT

>  Dallas Chapter

>