<html> <body> Michell, You're correct. There are a few different sizes, so I just said the "larger" one. Avery At 12:01 PM 12/17/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> Avery,   I just read your e-mail again and am thinking about the “large type capstan screw for a stop”.  The screw I referred to in my last e-mail is one that is coming out of the bottom of the piano, through the trapwork lever, and is able to control the stopping point of the lever.  I just wanted to clarify in case we’re talking about two different places.   Michelle Smith   <hr> <div align="center"></div> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora="autourl"> mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of Avery Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:39 AM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: Baldwin pedal saga continues   Michelle, Does he use Steinway pianos at work? If so, you're probably never going to get the Baldwin to feel similar to that. A couple of things I've done on Baldwins is to put hard felt (could also be leather, I guess) stop blocks underneath to limit the pedal travel to no more than necessary. It's been a while since I've worked on one of those but as best I remember, Baldwin grands usually have more pedal travel than necessary. Make sure the trichords clear the strings and that there is an even damper regulation with the pedal. A lot of excess travel makes it very difficult for a concert level pianist to get precise pedaling! Another alternative that takes a little longer, is to install a large type capstan screw for the stop. Make sure there's a piece of leather or something very firm on the lever where it contacts the stop for noise reduction. Is the pedal spring sufficiently strong? Just some random thoughts which I'm sure will be corrected if I'm wrong. :-) Let us know if you get it solved. We were all newbies at one time! At 07:45 AM 12/17/2006, you wrote: Hi everyone.  I sure hope you can help with this issue.  I e-mailed a couple of days ago but havent heard any suggestions.   The customer complaint (college piano professor, home piano) is a mushysustain pedal on a Baldwin grand.  Ive since found out that shes had TWO nationally known techs look at it with no positive results.  And she thinks the newbie is going to fix it?  =)   Shes really pleased with my tunings however so I want to try and help her.    Any suggestions?  Thanks very much in advance.   Michelle Smith Bastrop, Texas</blockquote></body> </html>