Brass 5.5 grams WNG 1.7 grams The difference of 4 grams is seen through the ratio of the capstan placement on the key reducing is effective weight at the key by about 1/2 which makes a difference of 2 grams at the key. The brass capstans cost $44 per set, the WNG about double that. David Love www.davidlovepianos.com -----Original Message----- From: David Ilvedson [mailto:ilvey at sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:58 PM To: davidlovepianos at comcast.net Subject: RE: [CAUT] WN&G capstans WS&G says they are 1/3 the mass of brass capstans...they don't say in grams what one weighs...I think the low friction and non tarnishing aspect is worth a check...so no one has just replaced capstan...DW, UW, friction before and after? David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos at comcast.net> To: ilvey at sbcglobal.net; caut at ptg.org Received: 11/29/2009 1:19:54 PM Subject: RE: [CAUT] WN&G capstans >It's just a capstan that's made out of different material. I used them on a >capstan moving job awhile ago. I suppose they're a bit lighter. Not a big >deal or advantage over brass that I could really tell. They do cost more. > >David Love >www.davidlovepianos.com > >From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David >Ilvedson >Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:28 PM >To: pianotech at ptg.org; caut at ptg.org >Subject: [CAUT] WN&G capstans > >List, > >I'm interested in trying those new WN&G capstans. Has anyone converted to >a particular brand they fit with out too much trouble? > >David Ilvedson, RPT >Pacifica, CA 94044
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