Ok Richard, Simple test for optimum spread is the narrowest difference between down and up weight while nothing else is changed. Good reasoning and good observation. You can shim the flange for a test so you don't have to change the rail position. You can also cut a replacement flange so the wippen can be moved two or three mm then shim it out until you get the optimum. Spread is to find optimum mechanical advantage. Newton
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