Thanks (was Regulating Woes)

[Terry Beckingham]

Hi Roger,

Thanks for the tips. I don't think I have to steam the whippen cloth as I
replaced it with new material. I'll keep it in mind for next time though.

I like your suggestion for aligning the capstans though. I'll probably give
it a try tomorrow. I have elastic thread that I think will work well for the
purpose.

Thanks again

Terry

At 09:35 PM 7/17/99 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi Terry,
>              A couple of other tips to make this action feel more consistent.
>Since you have moved the capstans, remove the action and install in an
>action cradle, turn up side down, take a damp cloth and steam iron the wip
>cloth, it will pop out the capstan cups. Now dry iron the cloth firmly, you
>will end up with a nicely contoured wip cloth surface.
>Reinstall action.
>Regulate and set the dip and after touch on the top and bottom natural keys
>in each section. Tie a piece of thread around the bottom and top natural
>capstans, about a 1/4" below the contact point, align all capstans to the
>thread, you will end up with a suprisingly even regulation for a golden oldie.
>Surprising the results when the capstan does'nt have to climb out of a pit.
>Let us know what you think.
>Roger
>
>
>
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>At 05:51 PM 17/07/99 -0500, you wrote:
>>Hi List,
>>
>>A big thank you to all who replied to my query regarding regulating. It
>>appears that Jim Coleman SR. and Roger Jolly hit upon the right solution. By
>>moving the dowel capstans back a couple of millimeters I was able to get
>>enough escapement.
>>
>>Thanks again.
>>
>>Regards
>>
>>Terry Beckingham
>> 
>Roger Jolly
>Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre
>Saskatoon and Regina
>Saskatchewan, Canada.
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>