[pianotech] Downbearing question

[William Truitt]

Hi William:

 

I'll have to get back to you on that one with a picture.  Fowler is the
maker's name.  It is a  dial gauge with  on a bar, with two fixed feet about
2 inches apart at the ends.  A middle foot goes up or down as it contacts
the bridge and is contacted to the dial.  This gives the readings, as the
two end feet are parked on the top of the strings.  Usually I center it on
the bridge to get my readings.  Moving it to the front or back bridge pins
will give you an idea of the front bearing and back bearing relationships.

 

Will

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of William Monroe
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:42 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Downbearing question

 

Hi Will,

Can you describe your "Fowler dial gauge?"  I don't believe I'm familiar
with that one.  Maybe a photo?

William R. Monroe




SNIP


I have used a Fowler dial gauge to quickly take bearing values for almost 30
years.  I find it useful in the field as a quick diagnostic tool,
particularly for things like voicing.  

SNIP

Will

 

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