I used to have one client, a cocktail lounge that I tuned once a week for a couple years. Still have one client, 13 years for once a month. James James Grebe Piano Tuning & Repair Member of M.P.T. R.P.T. of the P.T.G. for over 30 years. "Member of the Year" in 1989 Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing Instruments (314) 845-8282 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! pianoman@accessus.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "pianotune05" <pianotune05@comcast.net> To: <ilvey@sbcglobal.net>; "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 12:58 PM Subject: tuning Hi everyone, How often is too often to tune a piano? I typically see twice a year, or even every three months. Is anything less than that necessary such as once a month or even once a week which I 've heard of? Marshall ----- Original Message ----- From: David Ilvedson To: pianotech@ptg.org Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 1:44 PM Subject: Key return speed Hi I'm guessing the English action refered too is more or less similar to the following diagram. As you can see, the key has to pretty much make it back up on its own. There is a repetition spring to bring back the jack however, and if the hammer is checked high enough and the return spring is strong enough it is possible to get the jack under the knuckle quite quickly, aiding in the return of the key. That said, the key has to be friction free enough and weighted appropriatly. It simply has to get moving on its own. Not much you can do except regulate checking as high as you can get away with, get rid of excess friction, and make sure you have enough weight back of the balance rail pin. Cheers RicB Ed writes: I dunno what is involved in these actions. It would be easy enough to place a weight on the end of the key and see what happens. regards, Ed Foote RPT
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