[pianotech] Knuckle Direction

[Ryan Sowers]

I would vote for orienting the nap for smooth jack return. So the nap would
be pointing towards the hammer.

On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 12:57 PM, Dempsey Jr., Paul E
<dempsey at marshall.edu>wrote:

> OK, maybe just too much week-end or perhaps old-timers....
>
> I am re-knuckle-ing a set of grand shanks. The new parts are of Able
> manufacture and have a pencil line on each.
>
> Does this line face the flange or the hammer?
>
> I know the line indicates the direction of the nap of the leather, but
> which way is preferable.
>
>
>
> Paul E. Dempsey, RPT
> Piano Technician Sr.
> Marshall University
> Huntington, WV
> 304-696-5418
> 304-617-1149
>
>


-- 
Ryan Sowers, RPT
Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
www.pianova.net
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