---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment To all level headed tech's I have been using Joe's slick little tool for a while now & It has taken the archaic out of the mundane job of string leveling. It tells an accurate story right off the git go. However it's wise to see if the keybed/piano are truly level first & if not get them into compliance. I use a long aluminum bubble level when in shop. In the field a put the gauge on the stretcher or keybed as quick references. I've noticed it is important to put the device as close to the striking spot on the string for accuracy as it is level strings at the hammer strike point I want. It's also important to make sure it sits squarely on the unison & not sitting off to one side or the other as the weight of the gauge will depress a string to sit lower due to its own weight giving a false reading. I usually place the gauge on the unison & lift the lowest outside string string first then the other outside string then the middle till the bubble in the gauge centers. Then work in the middle one. With this gauge It's real obvious when the middle string is to high as gauge kind of quivers for a lengthy period of time ,rocking on the high middle string. Although my finger & eyes are quit good at roughing things in the fine stuff is way easier to dial in with the gauge. It doesn't lie or give subjective readings. It's fun Joe thanks. Anybody else discover this little Jem? Dale Erwin Erwins Pianos Restorations 4721 Parker Rd. Modesto, Ca 95357 209-577-8397 Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales www.Erwinspiano.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/9a/08/fb/35/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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