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<DIV>In a message dated 6/28/2005 8:32:34 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
piano57@flash.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hey Dale Erwin (and all),</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Long time ago we were talking about
moving/replacing knuckles. I'm ready--um.... well, I have=
a
friend who has all the equipment, anyway. ;-) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So, I'm ready to order knuckles. On=
e time
you recommended the ones by Tokiwa. I looked in the Pianotek catalog=
and
saw that the Tokiwa knuckles only come in 10mm diameter. =
I
guess you wouldn't use them if it was a problem, but have you ever run int=
o
a case where that size just won't work regulation wise?
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<DIV> <FONT size=3> I've had no problem with regulation etc. so far.&=
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The short answer is you use what works ,however it requires a different saw
blade than the one I use which is a dewalt. I Think Roland
Kaplan, the slotting jigs inventor. has done more blade research than I at t=
his
point & has an answer.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a couple sets of shanks and f=
langes
downstairs and I haven't measured their width yet, so maybe I'm jumping th=
e
gun. Perhaps I should just wait until I have the pianos in han=
d
and can test different shanks & knuckles.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I also had a private e-mail from someone =
who said
he doesn't like 17 mm knuckle distance, but prefers 16.5. After usin=
g
the 17 mm knuckle distance on the Big, dead hall D and having to set the k=
ey
dip pretty deep (but no complaints from pianists), I am wondering if 16.5 =
mm
distance and a bigger knuckle (or not) would be better than 17
mm.</FONT></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I'm not a big fan of 17mm either & prefer 16.=
5 when
the action & key ratios allow, which I find is often. However 17mm works=
when it works but it doesn't workj on everything as the factory guys maintai=
n.
There answer is dip up to .420. yikes. I'm trying to keep a 1 3/4 blow dista=
nce
& .390 dip whenever possible. I'm Not a fan of deep dip for many
reasons</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
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