<HTML>In a message dated 2/7/02 5:33:50 PM Central Standard Time, David Skolnik writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Wim - I often use my Apsco upright action cradle (removing # 1 & # 88 wippins), clamping the top action and rotating it, first so that the hammers swing clear without contacting reps.  You can immediately pick out suspect (tight or loose) pinning.  By taking off and measuring (by feel, gauge, or swings) a few, you know how to interpret the way the rest appear swinging on the frame.  This method works well unless the shank traveling is poor. Wim, The easiest way I have come up with is to take the top stack off and put it in the Upright Action Cradle. Turn it upside down and swing away. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) </BLOCKQUOTE> David & Joe. This is one of the most useful tech tips I've encountered in a long time. Thank you very much. I just did what you suggested, and I had a great time. I'm going on a limb here, but I actually enjoyed repinning the flanges. I knew instantly which needed to be done, and which I could leave alone. And it is also a very quick way to see if your traveling job was done right. Paul, if you're reading this, this is a must for the tech tips section. Again, thanks for the great advice David and Joe. Wim </HTML>