In a message dated Sat, 8 Jun 2002 9:25:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes: > The only problem with this method is that it sets the timing for the pedal sometimes at the expense of the keys and the sostenuto. You should really set all the damper levers on the same plane first using the height of the key end felt as a guide to insure proper timing from the keys (this is also needed for even sostenuto action). Then you should make any adjustments necessary with the timing of the key end felt. If there is unevenness in the level of the key end felt, then you need to either build up or trim down as needed testing each key. Once that is accomplished, you can then set the lift from the pedal either shimming the tray felt or using adjustable capstans if the piano is equipped with them. > > David Love Exactly, with my method you end up with level key end felts, flat and level tray and level and even underlevers. I use the tray as my jig to set the dampers eliminating (well 99%) of paper shiming under the tray felt. David Koelzer Vintage Pianos DFW
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