Baldwin accu-hitch pins

Erwinspiano@AOL.COM Erwinspiano@AOL.COM
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:10:08 EST


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In a message dated 1/17/2002 4:05:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes:

   David I would talk to Ron Nossaman about this as he has a lot of practical 
experience with this system.

      Dale Erwin

> Subj:Baldwin accu-hitch pins 
> Date:1/17/2002 4:05:01 PM Pacific Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:davidlovepianos@earthlink.net">davidlovepianos@earthlink.net</A>
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> I recently assessed a Baldwin D with accu hitch pins.  After measuring the 
> bearing in several places I found that the piano generally was set up with 
> negative rear bearing (Lowell Gauge).  I am considering adjusting the rear 
> bearing in order to get the overall bearing where I want it.  What is the 
> general procedure for doing this?  Does one measure each string in each 
> section?  Or is there a way to set the end strings, for example, of each 
> section and somehow put all the strings on the same plane?  Do you have to 
> let off the tension to move the string down (in this case) the hitch pin?  
> Or can I just tap it down with a brass rod?  Input is appreciated.
>  
> David Love
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