>Keith, generally most of the centers seem to be to tight causing a sluggishness >in the action. Most of the hammer shanks swing from 3-5 times, using that test. >I haven't worked on the piano yet, the artist would rather replace with felt, >but the cost is too much for him so I was searching for a solution to make the >action feel better without getting into a whole lot of reaming and repinning. >Thanks much for all the help. Jerry, Just one comment. If you're going to do all the repinning anyway, be sure and check the other parts for tightness also. The wippen flanges may also be too tight. It can make a lot of difference in the feel. _____________________________________ Avery Todd, RPT School of Music University of Houston atodd@uh.edu _____________________________________
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