[pianotech] re; spinet repetition problems

[Joseph Garrett]

John,
I'm in full understanding of what you say. I am merely trying to get you to consider doing it more exactingly and efficiently.
Really, how long does it take you to do this "jiffy lead" thang...with pvc-e glue? As opposed to what I've said: it takes me 3-4 hours to do it better. 
Yes, you can put the "jiffy lead" anywhere on the key, but will that thing interfer with the case parts in some way?? Or..., will the touch be EVEN? with your method? My way,  produces a nicer touch, imo. AND, we can both agree that a Spinet needs all the help we can give it, in that regard!<G> 
Yes, "it is just a spinet", but I believe the lowly spinet should be given more credit than it gets. It serves a real purpose in the middle to lower class families.(even tho I've seen it in million dollar homes) It puts music into the family and because MUSIC is known as a very good teaching/learning thang, we make peoples lives better. It's what we do.
Regards,
Joe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: John Formsma 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: 1/7/2012 10:29:40 AM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] re; spinet repetition problems


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. 


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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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