Terry, At 07:28 8/25/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Or step back into the old box. I don't recall ever hearing a good >explanation of why the screw-adjustable felt-bushed hammer shank flange is >not popular. Anyone got a take on that? Yup, they work quite well. I have an 1876 Haines here w/original bushing felt. Just my cynical take, but... Verrrrrry simple answer. Money. Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT, MPT, CCT, PFP, ACS, CRS. Decorah, IA - Certified Calibration Technician for Bio-powered Digitally Activated Lever Action Tone Generation Systems. - Pianotech Flamesuit Purveyor - American Curmudgeon Society - Apprentice Member and Founder
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC