I believe that I've come across the patent for the key leveling device that was mentioned a few days ago. The device is essentially a giant drop screw through the key just in front of the balance rail pin. The head of the screw rests on the balance rail and is turned to level the key. Patent 1,592,778 to L. Perry for Ludwig & Co. on July 13, 1926. Phil Ford
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