>Ok, so putting the magnet(s) behind the capstan makes the action heavier as >the key moves, in it's stroke. I can understand that.<G> Why not put the >magnet "IN" the wippen heel? It would take more work to install, but >wouldn't change the basic "ratio", (?). In this way you could define how >much the magnet(s) effect the actual "touch". >Best Regards, >Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) If it doesn't change the ratio, it won't lessen touch weight. That's why. Putting the magnet in the heel would be no different than putting in a non-magnetic weight. The magnetic lift and mechanical advantage from the second class lever of the wippen is the only thing that makes this work. So far, it looks like I am the only one who has actually taken a little time to try and work out the leverages involved. Forget action terminology for a moment (pun intended), and go back to basic mechanics.
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