[pianotech] but will it split

John Delacour JD at Pianomaker.co.uk
Fri Dec 26 11:58:39 PST 2008


At 10:29 -0800 26/12/08, Gene Nelson wrote:

>Must take care then if also trying to reposition the tray to conform 
>toÊthe magic line from balance rail pin through lever/capstan 
>interface and lever center. On the fewÊSteinways I have done this 
>way itÊwill usuallyÊreposition the tray lower in the cavity.

I don't follow.  Doing it the way I suggest  or some way similar, eg. 
routing the front of the tray and adding a strip below to allow for 
the screw length, everything rests and moves in exactly the same 
place as before give or take the micro-adjustment you installed the 
screws for.

JD




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