Steinway Backcheck Dimensions

[David Love]

Backcheck height should be set so that the top of the check is 1/16" lower
than the bottom of the tail when the hammer is at the point of let-off.
This is assuming a 1" tail.  That will result in proper checking.

David Love

----- Original Message -----
From: <Maxpiano@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: December 26, 2001 4:54 PM
Subject: Steinway Backcheck Dimensions


> List,
>
> I ordered "Steinway Style" backchecks from Schaff for a 1890's vintage S&S
B
> and find the new parts (Tokiwa) are 1/4" longer than the old.   Should I
> screw down to match the height (top) of the old backchecks, match the
> bottoms, or in between?  I seem to recall reading about some recommended
> modification (Journal?) that leaves the hammers checking higher.  I just
> don't want to waste time experimenting if someone on the list would be
kind
> enough to steer me straight!
>
> Bill Maxim, RPT
> Maxim Piano Service
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>