[pianotech] Gen-u-whine Steinway parts:OT RANT

[David Love]

I usually use brass capstans when replacing.  The newer ones also have a
more rounded edge than the older ones which can be a benefit if the angled
capstan doesn't match up exactly to the new wippen heal angle.  I think that
can be a source of unwanted friction.  The WNG aluminum ones will save you a
couple grams of TW though if you need that and I suppose they don't need
polishing.  

Are you saying that using the WNG shanks livened up the sound?

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Paul Williams
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 6:04 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Gen-u-whine Steinway parts:OT RANT

David,  They actually may not have been the originals....they're just in
perfect shape!  Just a little Flitz and they shined right up. I haven't
tried any WNG parts yet except the free set of shanks to the CAUT folks.
I hate the glue....not enough working time. Otherwise, it sure liven'ed up
the sound of the Steinway M I put them on. Sorry, a bit OT there.
Paul