In a message dated 5/23/2001 9:25:20 AM, Paul C. wrote: <<"............... Kawai grands on his floor. 3 were checked, two new and one KG 2 about 10 yrs old. All had an "air gap" of about .010-.020" almost to entire length of the block. ......................">> Not atypical at all on many brands. <<"A local technician brought this to his attention and we're now wondering if this a concern.">> Hmmm........ would be interesting to know why the subject came up to begin with? <<"The Kawai Grand has been sold in the Midwest area for 20+ years, and to date I am not aware of any instability problems related to the above.............. ">> Hmmmm...interesting..perhaps this means there is not an actual 'problem'? :-) <<"Has anyone seen this and had trouble because of it?">> Many times, on many makes and models. Never has been a problem that was manifested in any measurable way. <<" Is this typically the way Kawais are built and is their design such that they consider the to be inconsequential?">> Not only Kawais but many makes to include some American manufacturers. At least "inconsequential" enough not to make this a mandantory quality control point.......... While there is a plethora of anecdotal/subjective evidence there is not, to my knowledge, any 'objective' evidence that a 'loose' plate flange/block fit is detremental to stability in any meaningful way. As a matter of pride in my workmanship I fit my blocks to the flange as well as I can.......whether or not this is absolutely needful, technically, I have my very strong doubts. My view. Jim Bryant (FL)
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