<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 8/19/02 1:06:42 PM Central Daylight Time, fssturm@unm.edu writes:
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<BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Rather than put punchings on each front pin, I use a little wooden
<BR>aftertouch gauge. You can make one from a piece of wood like the ones
<BR>Renner uses to ship shanks. Cut a slit in the end to fit a pin with a
<BR>bit of slop. Reduce the thickness to 0.050" on a disc sander or the
<BR>like. Cut a bit from each side, back about an inch to clear natural
<BR>front pins when measuring sharps.
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<BR>I use this gauge for the sharps.
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<BR>Thanks to all of you who answered my question so quickly. I wound up reducing the dip on the offending notes. On some I had to reduce it by as much as .030, but not enough to feel much difference in after touch.
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<BR>BTW, Fred, I mentioned your recommendation, but I don't think you want to hear the answer. :)
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<BR>Wim </FONT></HTML>