"David Love" <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net> wrote: >> Roger/Newton: > > In this case it is new parts. Renner wippens, Abel shanks. Center pins > are fine everything is lubricated properly and adequately. I am aware of > > the static friction element but it seems more than that. I do notice > that the leather on the Abel shanks is much different than the leather on > Renner shanks, which I have generally used in the past. The Abel knuckles > seem not as smooth and soft as Renner's. Any comments on that? > > > David Love You can try rubbing some Teflon powder into the knuckles and into the whippen cushion. Inspect and polish the capstans as well. Another thing is to check out how the knuckles are glued on. You might be suprised to see how many are "slightly" angled one way or the other and how much of a difference this can make. Of course even regulation is also point. Richard Brekne RPT, NPTF Sydneskleiven 1 5010 Bergen Norway mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
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