[CAUT] SD-6 repetition mystery! (Eric W.)

[Mark Cramer]

"Did anyone resolve why the old SD-6's won't pass a standard
repetition-spring test?"

Background:

In KC one night, after some great hospitality in Eric and Jon's room/bistro,
a bunch of us went out for Italian.

Somewhere along the line someone mentioned trouble setting rep. springs in a
Baldwin SD-6: the hammers simply wouldn't rise out of check!

I realized I'd witnessed the identical problem, as did at least three others
at the table (Eric, Jon & Nevin?). (John M., Trevor and Stan were there too,
sorry, I've forgotten someone's name)

Anyhow, does anyone have an explanation/solution?

BTW Eric, I recall you mentioned hanging hammers on several Baldwin L's at a
non-standard length (to center-pin).

You've got my curiousity. Could you relate the how and why?

(I have a 63'L in the shop with a set of Encore shanks ready to on)

thanks,

Mark Cramer,
Brandon University