Hartman Downbearing Gage vs. Lowell Gauge

[Richard Brekne]

Phil... or anyone else... Can someone post a picture of the Lowel gauge 
to the list ?

The better the picture is relative to how the tool is used.. the better.. :)


Phillip Ford wrote:
>............
>       The Lowell gage, on the other hand, because it is measuring string 
> angles, would indicate that there is a difference in downbearing between 
> these two strings.  I don't see that there is anything difficult or time 
> consuming about using the Lowell gage.  You place it either on the front or 
> back segment of the string.  Zero it.  Measure the angle of the other 
> segment.  That angle gives you the bearing.  About the only way it could be 
> simpler was if the bubble gage was calibrated in more sensible increments 
> of angle than 1/6 degree and if the degree units were actually marked on 
> the gage (and if he hadn't included instructions with the gage which make 
> something simple seem complicated). 
> 
> Phil Ford
> 
> 
> 
> Phillip Ford
> Piano Service and Restoration
> San Francisco, CA
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