Pitch Raising =NOT tightening plate screws

[MHoffman11@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-02-18 01:46:29 EST, you write:

Hello Del, Wim and List:

<< 
 A practice which is greatly over-rated in its importance. For the rest of
what I have to
 say about this practice, see the Journal a few months back.
 
 Del
  >>

I've come to this conclusion, too.  I go through streaks of tightening before
tuning and then long streaks of not worrying about tightening any plate
screws/bolts.  And, frankly, tuning stability is the same.  Humidity
changes...now there's the rub.

And while on this thread, I once heard an older, experienced technician say
that he would NEVER tighten any plate bolts in the winter season.  Any
thoughts on the validity of that one?

Best Wishes + Stay Tuned!

Mike Hoffman, RPT
Marquette, MI