Query back & forth

[pianoman]

Thanks for the return Ron.  How about plate thickness on other brands in
the web area?  Was the earlier response from a Steinway "Rightest".
James Grebe
R.P.T. from St. Louis
pianoman@inlink.com
"I am a better tuner now than  ever  before"

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> From: Ron Nossaman <nossaman@SOUTHWIND.NET>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Query back
> Date: Thursday, January 01, 1998 6:59 PM
> 
> Hi James,
> 
> I currently have a Steinway D in the shop. That doesn't happen too often!
I
> ran out and pulled a pin in the middle and measured .315". Corresponds to
> Schaff's "B" height bushings, or American's 5/16". Doesn't sound real
> "considerably thinner than pianos designed for plate bushings" does it?
When
> I pull the plate, I'll check other areas if you're interested. Now, if
> everyone else out there will do the same with what they happen to have
torn
> down, we can compare notes.
> 
> >	Does anyone know the thickness of the Steinway plate in the web region
> >compared to most others.  
> 
> >
> >
> >James Grebe
> >R.P.T. from St. Louis
> >pianoman@inlink.com
> >"I am a better tuner now than  ever  before"
> >
> >
> 
>  Ron Nossaman
>