Nick asked: "Nuckljac -- anyone use this to set jacks to knuckles? Pianotek sell this tool for $29.95 http://www.pianoteksupply.com/product/2144/Nuckljac.aspx It is supposed to "simplify the task of aligning grand jacks. Simply adjust the jack until the small side wing of the tool meets the back of the adjacent knuckle core." See in operation at YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiw-1EWyrAc In any case, interested is what others do to for efficient wholesale alignment of jacks to knuckle cores. Contact me privately if you wish. Thanks -- Nick Gravagne, RPT AST Mechanical Engineering" Nick, I have used it on a few actions, (wippens that are substandard and hard to get a handle on). It has it's idiosyncrasies, but is another tool for your kit. Jacks can be daunting, as you well know, so give it a shot...it's only money.<G> For beginners, it's good way to get around the difficulties, (as I see it, most beginners are only allowed to work on crap,...so...),until skills have been established. I don't think it should be used exclusively.<G> (it takes more time than my usual method(s). Best Regards, Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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