----- Original Message ----- From: Joe & Penny Goss <imatunr@primenet.com> To: Frank Cahill <fcahill@erols.com>; <:pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 8:05 PM Subject: Re: string level tool > Hi Frank, > The level is made out of 3/8 " X 1 1/4 " brass stock It stands almost 1 1/2 > " tall. The tool has a foot that covers and rests on the strings unison that > one is trying to level. The tool is placed on the strike point, if the > dampers are removed or just in front of the dampers. > I check the level of the piano by placing the tool on the stretcher. If the > piano itself is level you place the tool on the string that you wish to > level and > With the dampers raised the the strings will show by looking at the bubble > if there is need to change the plane the strings are in. Then by plucking > the strings with the dampers up you will hear if the three strings are in > exactly the same plane as open strings will clearly ring out. > I manipulate the strings with string lifters untill I have the same ping > from each string of the unison of three strings. Then on to the next unison. > The bass strings are easier as you only need to level two strings most times > and if you have used the voicing tray effectively little string mating will > be necessary but should be checked. > The whole leveling takes only 15 minutes once you get on to it. > One other tip. In the upper treble you can level the string both from the > bridge and the bearing point. I choose to try at the bearing point first > then work the bridge if I am getting nowhere. You can only lower the string > at the bridge. > This 15 minute procedure makes a big difference in the sound of the piano. > Baldwin is using the tool prior to damper instalation as less damper > regulation is necessary > Joe Goss > Mother Goose Music > > > Subject: string level tool > > > > Hi Joe. Tell me about your string level tool. I assume you just lay it > > accross the strings and look at the level. > > > > It must be quite small. > > > > Enjoyed using your filing tray. > > > > -- > > > > Frank Cahill > > Associate Member, Piano Technicians Guild > > Northern Va > > > > > > >
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