[pianotech] basic questions

[Susan Kline]

There's an old saying: "The only stupid question is
the one unasked."



Marshall Gisondi wrote:
> "Each time I hear the "I thought I was the only one" thing, it mystifies
> me. That's backward. This is exactly the sort of stuff this list ought
> to be full of instead of questions so basic anyone charging for their
> time ought to be able to figure out for themselves. Each of us has
> dozens of little tricks, methods, or fundamental approaches to things
> that others could find quite valuable if they knew about it. But then
> that's sometimes what the kindergarten basic questions are good for. I
> learn something from someone's casual remark that has nothing to do with
> the question, and that's the real value. I'll mention something
> occasionally that I figured everyone knew, and am surprised when it's
> news to them. If it had occurred to me that it might not be common
> knowledge, I'd have mentioned it years ago. If we only had a way to tell
> which is which."
>  
> I think everyone on this list are working at different experience 
> levels. So what you call the "basic" things anyone should figure out, 
> then to some it might be basic while to others it may not be basic.  I 
> think everyone should address what's on their mind without the worry 
> if their comment or question would be seen as too basic.  Sometimes 
> folks might need a refresher or a new approach.  What defines basic 
> common knowledge? 
>  
> William you mention how to access the hammber butt flange screws in a 
> spinet. I find that the regulating screwdrivers with the combination  
> handle to be a little too short to reac hall the way in there.  You 
> mention "lifting the action"?  The action was in the piano where I 
> wanted to access the screws. 
> Marshall
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