Brass Rail Tension

[Paul Chick (Earthlink)]

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From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
Behalf Of Joey Recker
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 6:16 PM
To: 'Pianotech'
Subject: Brass Rail Tension


How do I check the tension for center pins in a brass rail?

I
Any suggestions?

Joey Recker

 Invert the hammer/butt assembly.  Push the center pin through the bushed
holes, grab the center pin in the middle or on the excess end with a needle
nose pliers tight enough to keep the pin from turning, swing the hammer.
2-3 cycles will do it (a cycle is 1 swing forward and 1 swing back).

Paul C