consistent downbearing measurements

[Greg Newell]

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Thanks Dale. I've been doing just that but I'm not happy with the=20
repeatability of measurements. There's just got to be a better way. Any=20
other gauges out there? I seem to remember a Journal article with a dial=20
gauge of some kind. Am I dreaming?

Greg Newell


At 11:19 PM 5/31/2004, you wrote:
>In a message dated 5/31/2004 7:53:35 PM Pacific Standard Time,=20
>gnewell@ameritech.net writes:
>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 Fort=E9
>mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
>
>  Greg
>    I find a light touch gives better reading. Get it set & just try to=20
> balance it or hold it lightly.  I keep the feet fairly  well extended=20
> when ever possible for less instability.
>    Dale
>
>
>Erwins Pianos Restorations
>4721 Parker Rd.
>Modesto, Ca 95357
>209-577-8397
>Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales
>www.Erwinspiano.com

Greg Newell
Greg's piano Fort=E9
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net=20
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