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<DIV><FONT size=3> To all level headed tech's</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I have been using Joe's slick little tool for a wh=
ile
now & It has taken the archaic out of the mundane job of string leveling=
. It
tells an accurate story right off the git go. However it's wise to see if
the keybed/piano are truly level first & if not get them into
compliance. I use a long aluminum bubble level when in shop. In the fi=
eld
a put the gauge on the stretcher or keybed as quick references.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I've noticed it is important to put the device as =
close
to the striking spot on the string for accuracy as it is level strings=
at
the hammer strike point I want. It's also important to make sure it sit=
s
squarely on the unison & not sitting off to one side or the other as the=
weight of the gauge will depress a string to sit lower due to its own
weight giving a false reading.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I usually place the gauge on the unison & lif=
t the
lowest outside string string first then the other outside string then =
the
middle till the bubble in the gauge centers. Then work in the middle
one. With this gauge It's real obvious when the middle string is to hig=
h as
gauge kind of quivers for a lengthy period of time ,rocking on the high midd=
le
string.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Although my finger & eyes are quit good at rou=
ghing
things in the fine stuff is way easier to dial in with the gauge=
. It
doesn't lie or give subjective readings.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> It's fun Joe thanks. Anybody else discover =
this
little Jem?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin
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