Richard Brechne wrote: < Up in all this I got to make my debut as a lecturer giving <an hour long introduction to the Stanwood approach to action balancing <(Touchweight design). I have to admit I felt very small and <insignificant alongside such esteemed members of our greater Piano <industry family. I just wanted to tell you that your introduction to the Stanwood-method was one of the highlights at the Nordic Convention! A well prepared, and brilliant performed show, ; -) made us really listening without falling asleep (some of the participants did have some problems with that later on that day...). It was also a good idea having your own stand during the whole convention. As far as I could see, you got the opportunity to give individual demonstrations of the "Stanwood-method" to a lot of Scandinavian collegues. At the 2002-convention in Bergen, I hope it would be possible for you to give a "follow-up" lecture on the C-grand at your university. If you don`t mind, I will suggest it to Nils Henrik! By the way: Why should YOU (one of the tallest pianotuners in Scandinavia!!!) feel very small among us? Grin... I forgot to ask you a little question yesterday: Does the Stanwood-method include taking any measures or weights of the dampers / damper-levers, or does it only include the action and keybord? Thanks for a great weekend, Richard! Kjell Sverre Kjell Sverre Fardal, NPTF Kristiansand/Norway ksfardal@online.no <All in all a wonderful weekend that once again demonstrates beyond any <doubt at all what a benefit it is to become a part of associations like <the PTG, the NPTF, and all our sister organizations around the globe. I <think back to the time where I sat and thought I was "just as good as <any of those others" and didn't need or want to hang out with the "club <boys and girls" . How very very foolish I was. And how very very glad I <am to have been fortunate enough to been given a wake up call a few <years back. <Thanks again Sweden !! You guys and gals put on a great show !! -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
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