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I have not tried it as I dont really think its such a good idea. I am busy
developing, along with several other techs, a system using small high power
magnets in a kind of virtual capstan application.
<p>Check out the archives for disscussion about this last month. Our latest
thinking along these lines (for those of you who have followed this a bit)
is that two sets of magnets are probably the best solution. One set forward
of the capstan (opposing) and one set behind (attracting) at the same distance
from the capstan. This has the advantage of combining the effects allowing
for nearly 25 grams of FW reduction (or the equivalant in other useages)
and cancels the tendancy of the forward set to "lift" the whippen off the
capstan. It also keeps the force applied through the keystroke far more
even then with just the front set applied because the front magnets get
farther apart at very much the same rate as the back magnets get closer
together. Further it allows for the use of smaller magnets even further
reducing any tendancies to flux feild interference.
<p>We are presently in the process of getting production started for the
prototype front key magnet assembly which will allow for about a 6
gram adjustment of Balance Weight.
<p>My first working model is nearly completed and will be taken into use
in 10 days time at the University of Bergen.
<p>Cheers
<p>RicB
<p>Erwinspiano@aol.com wrote:
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Hi List</font></font></font>
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Has anyone tried this new MFR system featured in the July journal? It uses
small opposing magnets installed in the shank and rep lever to reduce
knuckle friction and reduce leading requirements. I am intrigued by its
claims and possibilities for solving weight and touch uniformity problems
in all those older actions designed for light hammers. Costs? Anyone? If
it's been discussed lately kindly point me to the posts in digest</font></font></font>
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Dale Erwin</font></font></font></blockquote>
<p>--
<br>Richard Brekne
<br>RPT, N.P.T.F.
<br>UiB, Bergen, Norway
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