I always use the bubble for accurate comparisons of front and rear bearing, but a dial gauge can be useful for quick checks. I don't find the bubble to be the most user friendly. David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@cox.net> > To: <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net>; Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> > Date: 7/11/2003 3:16:41 PM > Subject: Re: Downbearing gauge > > > > > Not possible, since the degrees figured from this sort of gage depends on > > > the pin row spacing on the bridge... > > > >That makes sense, of course. Didn't think about the effect of varied > >spacing. > > There is one thing. The three legged gage type with a solid pin at one end, > one in the middle, and the dial at the other end can get pretty close to > giving you meaningful measurements with the two legs on the speaking or > rear duplex and the dial plunger on the bridge segment. Wrapped strings are > a problem with these though. > > Bubble is better. > > Ron N
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