>>Hi Bruce, >>I have seen split washers, on some older pianos. I just can't remember the >>brand name. >>So it has been tried, .... >> >> > Has anybody considered a split washer as a torsioning device on flanges. >> > Bruce Browning-The Piano Tuner > >Another type washer that has been used in flanges is one that is not flat >or split, but is warped in a fashion. Don't know it's technical name. I've also seen a sort of helical leaf spring, and one that is folded, as well as the bent washer. Don't recall ever personally seeing a split ring in a piano, but there are lots of things I haven't seen yet. Ron N
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