Damper TouchWeight

[Tom Driscoll]

From: Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
Subject: Re: Damper TouchWeight


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: August 07, 2001 6:30 PM
> Subject: Damper TouchWeight
>
>
> > I tuned a 1970s Everett Studio the other day. With sustain pedal
> depressed,
> > DownWeight was around 50 to 55 grams. Without depressing the sustain
> pedal,
> > the touchweight skyrocketed to about 95 grams.
>
> Too much spring, not enough mass. Time for the fishing leads...
>
> Del
>
        Del ,
           Would the weights be placed on the damper heads?  How heavy  and
how installed?
    Thanks, Tom Driscoll