Mother goose string leveler

[Joe And Penny Goss]

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Hi Dale,=20
You give very good advise in its use.About 1500 people have so far <G>
One thing you might consider is leveling strings with the dampers out.=20
There might be another point or two on my site, directions for use.
Thanks for the plug=20

Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
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  From: Erwinspiano@aol.com=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 8:13 PM
  Subject: Mother goose string leveler


   To all level headed tech's
   I have been using Joe's slick little tool for a while now & It has =
taken the archaic out of the mundane job of string leveling. It tells an =
accurate story right off the git go. However it's wise to see if the  =
keybed/piano are truly level first & if not get them into compliance. I =
use a long aluminum  bubble level when in shop. In the field a put the =
gauge on the stretcher or keybed as quick references.
   I've noticed it is important to put the device as close to the =
striking spot on the string for accuracy as  it is level strings at the =
hammer strike point I want. It's also important to make sure it sits =
squarely on the unison & not sitting off to one side or the other as the =
weight of the gauge will depress a string to sit lower due to its own =
weight giving a false reading.
    I usually place the gauge on the unison & lift the lowest outside =
string  string first then the other outside string then the middle till =
the bubble in the gauge centers. Then work in the middle one. With this =
gauge It's real obvious when the middle string is to high as gauge kind =
of quivers for a lengthy period of time ,rocking on the high middle =
string.
   Although my finger & eyes are quit good at roughing things in  the =
fine stuff is  way easier to dial in with the gauge. It doesn't lie or =
give subjective readings.
    It's fun  Joe thanks. Anybody else discover this little Jem?
   Dale Erwin=20

  Erwins Pianos Restorations=20
  4721 Parker Rd.
  Modesto, Ca 95357
  209-577-8397
  Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales
  www.Erwinspiano.com
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