I rermember David Stanwood demonstrating the advantages nearly 20 years ago at NBSS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner at verizon.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] hammer flange set screw? > >> >>> >>> Hello colleagues - >>> >>> A few years back, I recall someone (maybe Bill Spurlock?) doing fine >>> adjustments to friction with a set screw at the hammer flange (in a >>> grand). Does anyone know what that is called, or where to find info? >>> Seems like a really good idea, for uniform feel... >>> >>>>> Scott Kitzmiller RPT >> >> >> As Joe said, it's common in squares (nothing grand about them according >> to Newton, and I'd have to agree), and that was David Stanwood who wrote >> up the experiments. I've long wondered how Bill automatically gets the >> credit for pretty much everything perceived as innovative without even >> showing up. He's done plenty of good stuff, but isn't necessarily the >> universal source. >> Ron N > > Ron , > Al Gore said it was his experiment.<G> > Tom D. > >> >
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