[pianotech] Harpsichord Tuning Pin Torque

[Joseph Garrett]

David,
Ah! That was my next question: The downward deflection, aka down bearing.
<G> Although, I have emphatically told my client he is responsible for any
stringing, I will need to counsel him. I think I got a good idea from Ann
G. in regards to coils/deflection, etc.
Regards,
JOE

Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I



> [Original Message]
> From: David Doremus <algiers_piano at bellsouth.net>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 9/16/10 8:48:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Harpsichord Tuning Pin Torque
>
>   Sorry. I should have commented on this before. She is absolutely 
> right. It's the only way to get the coils correct and tight and spin the 
> last turn down to match the neighbors. I have a couple of blocks to 
> check the downward deflection of the strings from the nut to the pin, it 
> should be the same top to bottom.
>
> --Dave
>
> On 9/16/10 10:46 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
> >
> >
> > Joe says:
> > Ann Garee recommends taking the pin out, no matter what type it is. 
> > I'm just going under the assumption that that is the common practice. 
> > WhadaIknow?<G>
> >
>
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