This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment MessageAlan, by loosening the back screws and then tightening the front = screws, or vice versa, you regulate the rocker capstan. On an upright, = first you set the blow distance by shimming the rail, and then take up = lost motion with the capstan. How this helps you out. Kevin. ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Alan=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 8:58 AM Subject: Punk Rocker Capstans I am wrestling with a very nice old Haines Bros. upright that has the = two-screw rocker capstans directly connecting the keysticks to the = stickers. I couldn't find much in the archives on regulating this kind of = system. Help if you can, please... The blow was 2 1/2" so I adjusted the rail for a 1 3/4" blow and the = keys, of course are now all horribly uneven. Since the action is all linked, any changes to blow distance, rocker = adjustment (lost motion), and key height will all interact, working as a = system.=20 So how does one regulate such a beast? Alan R. Barnard Salem, MO --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.581 / Virus Database: 368 - Release Date: 2/9/2004 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/7f/67/32/ea/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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