[pianotech] re; spinet repetition problems

[John Formsma]

Well, Joe. <G> I don't want to get into an argument over this. I mean, it's
over a spinet, right? <G>

I've only chosen to use Jiffy leads a few times. Early on in my career, I
put them at the back. However, once my thinker began to work better, I
realized one can put them anywhere on the key...just like we do with a
regular chunk of lead. So that's what I do now if it has to be done. Just
find the place on the key where it helps repetition. And by "has to be
done," I mean the owner would prefer repetition over down weight. And if
they're not willing to pay me to properly weight the keys.

With regard to using screws to fasten the lead, I don't do that anymore.
Used to, but now I'm using PVC-E glue. Seems to work (repeat visits), and I
haven't heard otherwise.

-- 
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS


On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 12:03 PM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net>wrote:

>
> I'd like to agree with you but the essence of "jiffy leads" is that you
> just screw them puppies on the ends of the keys and voila'! you have really
> faster, better piano.....NOT! First the jiffies are too heavy!! Secondly,
> each key's balance weight is different. This is due to various widths, wood
> densities, sharps vs naturals, etc.The method I use is a balance system and
> a gram scale. I've found that a back weight of 1-3 grams will make the key
> settle on it's back rail and not increase the "touch" a noticeable amount.
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