>>Why are so many piano makers still using the butterfly type rep. lever >>spring? > >It has proven to be the best design from a repetition standpoint. >Once learned, techniques for adjusting are quick and easy. > >It's also elegantly simple in construction. > >If your having trouble adjusting the butterfly type spring, seek the advice >from someone who know's how to adjust them. > >My best tool is made from a mute wire handle, copied from a regulator at >Steinway. > >D Stanwood > I agree that the butterfly whippen is a superior design. Although it does take some practice, having the right tool helps. Get Glen Hart's tool - it makes the job so much easier. A number of the suppliers carry it. ---- Rick Florence, Piano Technician Arizona State University School of Music Rick.Florence@ASU.Edu
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