Terry, As I work on a lot of those cranky critters called Square Grands, I consider the adjustable flange the best thing that came out of that "can o' worms". <grin> Those flanges are very easy to adjust, but it takes practice, just like everything else we do. I use a short thin bladed screwdriver. It takes only a few minutes to get all of the hammer flange resistance where it needs to be, which is essential to the playability of them. I have seen this system used on a few Uprights also. Unfortunately, the production, of these flanges, are/were very expensive to make, hence the idea was discarded. Alas and alack! :-( Please keep in mind that the resistance is needed for a more speedy, (?), return of the jack to playing position. The proper amount makes the Square Grand play better. Too little and the hammer bounces around like jello and the jack gets confused. :-) Of course, too much and the dern thing hangs up. Also, set the lost motion up as you would for a spinet. I hope this helps any of you that have the intestinal fortitude to work on Squares. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, Oregon (that's Or-E-Gun)
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