consistent downbearing measurements

[Greg Newell]

List,
         I'm having some difficulties achieving consistent downbearing 
measurements. I'm struggling with the Lowell gauge and each time I move it 
and then attempt a repeat I start with a completely different reading that 
I zeroed in before. The little "V"'s in the bottom of the feet don't seem 
to sit very well upon the string in any segment. I think it's because the 
tool isn't heavy enough so it rocks too easily. Are there any better tools 
available and if not has anyone modified theirs to give less trouble? I'd 
like to modify the Lowell gauge to use rare earth magnets as it's feet if 
there's nothing else available. Any idea's on how to accomplish that?

Greg Newell
Greg's piano Forté
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net