Key leveling

[Carl Meyer]

OMG  I haven't had my name used in vain so often in a long time.

I have been amazed at how many resist my superb idea of using a capstan to block up the end keys.  I had tried all the others and they only had one thing in common.  They don't always work.  Punchings are spongy, blocks are going to slip, etc.

Terry,  I'm confused as to why you had to make new end blocks for Yammys.  If it is the dip you are talking about, then one has only to readjust the capstans to get whatever dimension you like.  Even easier is to just use the tapered dip block and set the dip to plus 20.  (The dip block is .375 at "0" so adding 20 thousands to the reading will give you about 10mm).  Of course you need to do a little math.  If your dip reads 50, put in a 30 to get 20.

If it's the sharp height you're concerned about, just readjust the capstans.

You need to update my e-mail address

Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
Santa Clara, California
cmpiano@attbi.com 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 5:35 AM
Subject: Re: Key leveling


> Carl's rig is the basic straight-edge and block-up-the-end-keys method perfected. He provides capstans for blocking up the end keys (so easy to set heights perfectly). His straight edge is aluminum with a weighted rod attached (enough weight to push "high" keys down securely. The straight edge ends have neat little blocks that are shaped such that they provide support to hold the straightedge in position, but then you flip it around and it is automatically perfectly set for 1/2" high sharps. I made another set of ends for 10 mm high Yamaha sharps (or whatever their height is supposed to be).
> 
> cmpiano@home.com  is the last email address I have for Carl.
> 
> Terry Farrell
>   
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Phil Ryan" <pryan2@the-beach.net>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 8:05 AM
> Subject: Re: Key leveling
> 
> 
> > Hey Terry,
> > What is the Carl Meyer key leveling kit like?  I've used the "Jaras thing"
> > in the past and found it quite good.  I'd Like to know what is better?  Can
> > you give some details.
> > 
> > Phil Ryan
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> > To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 7:42 AM
> > Subject: Re: Key leveling
> > 
> > 
> > > I purchased the key leveling kit from Carl Meyer. He makes it. I had tried
> > the Jaras thing previously and had inconsistent results. Carl's system works
> > faster, easier, and perfectly accurate. Super easy to switch to sharps also.
> > 'Tis the way to go IMHO. I forget what I paid for it - easliy worth it
> > though.
> > >
> > > Terry Farrell
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
> > > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 7:32 AM
> > > Subject: Key leveling
> > >
> > >
> > > > OK, I have a confession.  I have never done a complete key leveling job.
> > > >
> > > > But now I have to, on a 1978 Yamaha P202 I just mentioned in another
> > > > post.  From keys 1-88.  What is the current fastest/least frustrating
> > > > method of doing this, where do I get it and what does it cost?  And if
> > > > it is reviewed in the Journal in the last ten years, I can look it up if
> > > > I know which issue.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Clyde
> > > >
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