> >We all come across noise from springs in pedals. Why couldn't we >eliminate the spring and use key leads inserted into, for instance the >damper lifter tray, pedal levers...places where springs are used to return >parts...? > >David Ilvedson >Just a guess here David, but I would think you would have to use an awful >lot of lead to get the return rate that you get with springs. Springs allow >for a graduated resistance, increasing as the pedal is depressed further. >Weighting might also allow the upper assy. (e.g. tray) to loose contact with >the trapwork levers, causing some knocking noise. Speculation here. Maybe >not............ > >Respectfully, >William R. Monroe How about coupled pairs of opposing and attracting strong magnets? You'd have force without contact and no mass. D Stanwood
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