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<DIV> <EM>This is really out there. Even with a capstan move an
acceptable Ratio may not be acceptable without a new set of keys & a balance
rail in a different spot.</EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM> Dale</EM></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>5.6?
This is on a Steinway B that currently has a SWR of 6.5 with <BR>17mm
Steinway shanks.<BR><BR>Kent<BR><BR><BR>On Oct 29, 2006, at 9:29 AM, David C.
Stanwood wrote:<BR><BR>> Hi Kent,<BR>><BR>> Strike Weight ratios will
always vary note to note. Better to hit <BR>> an average Strike
Weight Ratio level using a straight capstan <BR>> line. This
means finding sample capstan positions across the key <BR>> board
that hit the target SWR. When you hold a straight edge to <BR>>
the sample marks they will not all be exactly on the line. Strike
<BR>> you new capstan line such that it comes closest to all the
marks. <BR>> Let the key ratio be what ever it is to be to make
your target <BR>> SWR. What is your target SWR?<BR>><BR>>
David S</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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