[pianotech] New Tool - Field Tested

[Jon Page]

Last month I posted a prototype of new guide which I had an idea for last year.
http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/2009-May/009389.html

Last week I had the opportunity to use it on a set of keys and it made the job
go quickly. First I set the platen flush with the surface and reamed 
the balance
hole height, the reamer bottomed out on the guide; no need to 'feel' 
for the depth.

Then I lowered the platen for the Yamaha-style, tapered, easing tool 
to be stopped
at the appropriate protrusion beyond the bottom of the key. Again, the job was
completed quickly with great accuracy and consistency with no 'intuitive'
sense required or mistakes.

It received an A+ rating.
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Regards,

Jon Page