<html> <body> $ and $ and $, huh? :-) Avery At 10:56 AM 12/1/04, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Speaking of archaic, I typically don't overpull at all.   1/2 step flat?   Up to pitch.  2nd pass up to pitch and 3rd pass in the tenor and leave where it lies.   David I.   ----- Original message ----------------------------------------> From: Joe Garrett <<a href="mailto:joegarrett@earthlink.net">joegarrett@earthlink.net</a>> To: pianotech <<a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</a>> Received: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 07:48:11 -0800 Subject: Re: Pitch Raising Techniques David Love said: "15% overpull in the bass, 25% in the midrange, 32% in the upper range. On small spinets, reduce the numbers by 5% each.   Do unisons as you go."   David, I must take exception to this technique! Although, it will work most of the time on most Olde Uprights and Grands, there is always the exception. This technique is archaic, to say the least. There are better ways. The 32% in the upper treble will most likely get someone in a world of hurt! Most strings, in that area, are already at/above 50% of their breaking strength!!! You raise it another 32% and strings will break, IMO. I've done some studying on the subject and wrote an article for the PTJ, in Dec. 1999. Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I</blockquote></body> </html>