[pianotech] capstain/wippen angle, was: key position at rest

[Mike Spalding]

Ron,

Do some drafting, or make a model.  Tell us what you actually observe.

Mike

Ron Nossaman wrote:
> Mike Spalding wrote:
>> In your post, you talked about the distance from balance rail hole to 
>> wippen center via the capstain-wippen contact point.  You stated, 
>> correctly, that this distance grows shorter as the contact point 
>> approaches the magic line.  Can the path get shorter without the 
>> capstain sliding?  
>
> I don't know for sure, but I think so, with the right capstan angle 
> and profiles. The contact points would change, sure, but I think 
> nearly all, if not all sliding could be eliminated. That's if you 
> didn't go above the magic line.
>
> Ron N
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