Tuning levers

[Charles E. Faulk]

Ron,

I've done a lot of study on the different MOE's of titanium vs steel.
It's true that titanium is slightly more elastic than steel; but, with a
10" or 11" lever, I think the real question should be, So what? All
metals deflect to some extent.  My own personal opinion is that this
business of flexation is highly overrated. However I'd like to hear from
other techs and hear if flexation has ever been a problem while tuning
(other than with extension hammers). 

Charles Faulk


On Wed, 04 Dec 2002 12:13:22 -0600 Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@cox.net>
writes:
> 
> >Tom
> >I've tried the titanium levers during a class at a regional in St 
> Louis.
> >They have a great feel.  Making my own titianium lever has 
> intrigued me
> >since. I do use the adjustable feature of the Schaff and old lever, 
> but find
> >that the usual working length is about the same for each paino. I 
> just
> >inhereted my Dad's metal lathe and have a few projects like this 
> (and a fly
> >tying vise) lined up to enjoy.
> >
> >Paul Chick
> 
> 
> Paul,
> You might want to look into the MOE of titanium vs steel before you 
> start 
> turning.
> 
> Ron N
> 
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