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<DIV>In a message dated 6/29/2004 7:47:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,
anrebe@zianet.com writes:</DIV>
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=2>'d like
those who do a complete grand regulation from time to time to <BR>Share ho=
w
much time they budget for the regulation part alone. I'd like to
<BR>keep repair & rebuild
separate.<BR><BR>Thanks<BR>Andrew</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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<DIV> Andrew</DIV>
<DIV> The answers will always vary from person to person & j=
ob
to job depending on several factors. Quickly one variable is installing new
parts. In this case everything you do from the time the parts are screwed on=
to
roughing in new rep springs adds to the amount of times around the entire re=
g
procedure. I know that it takes 60 to 80 hr. to replace & regulate, voic=
e
& dial in the typical Steinway, Mason ,Baldwin etc.action when everythin=
g is
replaced & thoroughly regulated. The hours will vary depending on how mu=
ch
customizing,stanwoodizing, releading & futzing one does. In this case wh=
ere
does it start & end is hard to track.</DIV>
<DIV> Not the answer you wanted I know. Most existing action in good
regulate-able shape can be significantly improved in 10 to 20 hrs, again
depending on the Murphy factor ,age ,condition etc.</DIV>
<DIV> So how long does it take . I dunno?</DIV>
<DIV> Dale
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