[pianotech] hammer flange set screw?

[Tom Driscoll]

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>> Hello colleagues -
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>> A few years back, I recall someone (maybe Bill Spurlock?) doing fine 
>> adjustments to friction with a set screw at the hammer flange (in a 
>> grand). Does anyone know what that is called, or where to find info?  
>> Seems like a really good idea, for uniform feel...
>> 
>>>> Scott Kitzmiller RPT
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> 
> As Joe said, it's common in squares (nothing grand about them 
> according to Newton, and I'd have to agree), and that was 
> David Stanwood who wrote up the experiments. I've long 
> wondered how Bill automatically gets the credit for pretty 
> much everything perceived as innovative without even showing 
> up. He's done plenty of good stuff, but isn't necessarily the 
> universal source.
> Ron N

Ron ,
     Al Gore said it was his experiment.<G>
Tom D.

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