Rail Flex

kam544@earthlink.net kam544@earthlink.net
Sun, 13 Sep 1998 08:10:02 -0700 (PDT)


>I applied the pressure to the rail as it sat in position,

Please explain this sentence for me, Jon.

>secured to the key frame on the keybed.
>Balance rails studs were in contact.
>
>When I hit a key on the M (bass section) with a forte blow,
>I can see other hammers jump slightly across the section...
>
>Jon Page

I just did what you say on the M here in my home...no hammers jumped
slightly at all.
So with the exception of not understanding your first sentence, hammers
jumping slightly is an indication the keyframe still isn't bedded
correctly.

Keith McGavern
kam544@earthlink.net
Registered Piano Technician
Oklahoma Chapter 731
Piano Technicians Guild
USA




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