[pianotech] Fwd: Steinert grand

[Joseph Garrett]

Ah, comeon Mark,
The issue was/is the glue joint(s) are failing in the existing system. If
that occurs, even with a screw inserted, the natural expansion and
contraction of the wood flange and the rail will make the screw be loose.
It's why, we are constantly tightening flange screws! The damper
underlever(s) take a pretty good wallop with each key stroke, imo. Hence,
the "wallops" are going to exacerbate the integrity of the glue joints,
(which are becoming compromised), making the possibility of the next tech
having to chase down a "buzz" caused by that screw and/or the underlever
flange. 
It almost strikes me that your are arguing just to get me to respond to
what you already know.
Joe


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Schecter <mark at schecterpiano.com>
> To: joegarrett at earthlink.net <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> Date: 1/31/2013 6:15:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fwd: Steinert grand
>
> Ok, thanks, Joe. 
>
> So back to the underlever, please enlighten me as to how a flange that is
still glued and now is also screwed to the rail, is going to be able to
decide to come loose? Seems like a screw alone is enough for any other
flange in the action. How many glued and screwed flanges have you had come
loose? 
>
> ~Mark Schecter
>
> On Jan 31, 2013, at 3:50 PM, "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
wrote:
>
> > There most certainly is!<G> Of course, that is a cumulative of 40 years
> > experience, working on all the stuff most of the other techs wouldn't
touch
> > with a ten foot tuning hammer.<G> btw, I meant no ill will with my
> > comment(s), just more enlightenment.
> > Best,
> > Joe
> > 
> > 
> >> [Original Message]
> >> From: Mark Schecter <mark at schecterpiano.com>
> >> To: joegarrett at earthlink.net <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> >> Date: 1/31/2013 2:50:34 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fwd: Steinert grand
> >> 
> >> So now we're not talking about a back action problem, it's my mind set.
> > Nice transition, Joe. Have it your way. Not that there's any mind set
> > involved on your side. 
> >> 
> >> ~Mark Schecter
> >> 
> >> On Jan 31, 2013, at 2:07 PM, "Joseph Garrett"
<joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> > wrote:
> >> 
> >>> Of course, your mind-set will win out.<G>
> >>> Regards,
> >>> Joe
> > 
> >