[pianotech] Fwd: Erwins key dip gauge

[Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft]

Hi Ric

I have not done that, and I can't imagine how it would work. I'd be 
interested to know how it could be done.

Al


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From: "Richard Brekne" <ricb at pianostemmer.no>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:42 AM
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fwd: Erwins key dip  gauge

> Hi Al
>
> This brings to mind a procedure for leveling keys I've bumped into before 
> on occasion but never tried myself... and would love to get some 
> commentary on here at pianotech.  It had to do with leveling the keys in 
> their fully depressed position. Can anyone thoroughly expound on this ?
>
> Cheers
> RicB
>
>    Ric, I couldn't agree more. Proper key height is the "key" the gain
>    entrance to proper regulating. I have seen so many regulatings
>    compromised because of
>    improper key height.
>
>    When I was a regulator at Steinway, they insisted on the proper
>    backrail felt & key height. That is the reason they glue the back
>    rail felt on one side only. To be able to adjust the backrail felt
>    height also. Set the proper key height for each action and all other
>    adjustment fall into place.
>
>    Al
>
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