Hi, I too have come across brand new webers with what feels like spongey low torque pins. In both cases I recommended a full dc system, and in one case after only one month there was significant improvement in *feel*. I unfortunately didn't document the torque readings. Fear on my part? *grin* At 06:32 AM 06/08/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Hi Terry, >Then on the other hand yesterday I tuned a new Weber grand with a torque of >about 20 lbs. or less. O:( I can just imagine how long into it's 12 >year warrenty this instrument this piano will hold pitch. > >List, >To measure foot lbs can one use the tuning lever and a fish weighing scale >attached to the handle at one foot from the tip? >Joe Goss >----- Original Message ----- >From: Terry L Jack <tjack@pacinfo.com> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org> >Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 8:09 PM >Subject: Re: torque wrenches > > >> Hey Brian, >> >> No problem. I certainly do not take offense on this list. Very nice >> folks.............but like I said......I don't want to deal with over 200 >> inch lbs! *big smile* >> >> > Sorry, just poking a little fun at the expense of Apsco for selling a >> torque wrench that's kind of expensive for what you actually get, >> >> I think it is great to be able to have a sense of humor. As far as I am >> concerned you may poke fun at anything as long as it is not hurtful. =) >> >> Terry Jack >> Asso. Member >> Eugene, OR chapt >> >> > > > Regards, Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T. Tuner for the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts drose@dlcwest.com http://donrose.htmlplanet.com/ 3004 Grant Rd. REGINA, SK S4S 5G7 306-352-3620 or 1-888-29t-uner
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