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<DIV><!--StartFragment --> <PRE>When setting the gram resistance of =
on underlevers, what is the best
point at which to take the measurement. The higher you lift the lever,
of course, the greater the resistance, so where in the travel should the
reading be taken?
David,</PRE><PRE> If you are trying to "gauge" the underlever when it is =
in the piano.....NOT! Gram resistance should be taken on the flange, as =
with the underlever out of the piano!</PRE><PRE>The listed, (Steinway), =
resistances are: Lever Flange: 3-6, (I prefer 3-5); Top Flange: =
1-3</PRE><PRE>These numbers are from the OLDE Steinway Service Manual, =
so they pertain to older Steinways. If the flanges you are checking are =
Teflon or Graphite impregnated, then all bets are =
off.<G></PRE><PRE>Best Regards</PRE></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>