Help on preparation for the written test

[pryan2]

Dick,

Thanks, I did pass the written section of the test, thanks to you and others on
the list who were most encouraging.  You were wrong on it being not worth
spending the money to go to the convention to take a test.  The motivatiion,
inspiration, and knowledge  I got from going to the convention was invaluable.
Next year I plan to take the tuning test.  I've already begun studying.  Thanks
again.

Phil Ryan
Miami Beach, FL

Dick Beaton wrote:

> Phil....
> Congrats on the written test, but I sure wouldn't spend the money to go to a
> national convention to take a test.....unless you cant take it any other
> place.
> Best wishes,
> Dick RPT Montana
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pryan2 <pryan22@bellsouth.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: Sunday, July 18, 1999 10:43 PM
> Subject: Help on preparation for the written test
>
> >Dear List,
> >
> >I'm a novice and am preparing to take the written test in K.C. this week.
> I have
> >some doubts about some of the topics that I am expecting on the test and
> would
> >appreciate any help or confirmation from list members.
> >
> >1.  Insufficient key dip may produce a bobbling hammer on the string.  (I
> say
> >true)
> >2.  Upright hammer blocking may be caused by a incorrectly positioned
> letoff
> >rail.  (I say true)
> >3.  In a vertical, backchecks should be regulated to check 5/8 inches from
> >string. (I say true).
> >4.  Centerpins should rotate in the bushings.  (I say true)
> >5.  To check sluggish action in a vertical, one should depress the right
> pedal.
> >(True?)  (why?)
> >6.  Lowering the plate height in a grand will  (increase or decrease) the
> >downbearing?  (increase?)
> >7. One of the best substances to lubricate the keybed of a grand is talc.
> (true?)
> >
> >8.  The striking point of the hammer on tenor strings is about 1/8 of the
> string
> >length.(True)
> >9.  What is the main purpose of the nose bolt?  (Steady the plate?)
> >10.  To center the jack in a grand repetition lever, the best way is to
> bend the
> >center pin by tapping the jack  with a hammer.  (True)
> >
> >Thanks for you kind people who take time to check my quiz.  Hope I can buy
> you a
> >cup of coffee in K.C.   You'll know me by my big smile after having passed
> the
> >test.
> >My goal is to take the tuning exam next year at the convention.  Does
> anyone know
> >where next year's convention is being held?
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >
> >Phil Ryan
> >pryan2@bellsouth.net
> >
> >
> >