Stanwood Piano Innovations Technical Reference Pages:


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PTG Journal articles by David Stanwood

Upcoming classes by David Stanwood




Strike Weight, Hammer Weight, and Front Weight Splining excel sheets
Available for owners of the "Touch Design Kit" from PianoTek Supply
or qualified piano technicians
Contact David Stanwood personally for a free copy of the excel program


HAMMER WEIGHT/STRIKE WEIGHT STANDARDS

(A two page document for print out on 8.5" x 14" Legal)
Includes 88 note data points for standard curves

HAMMER WEIGHT/STRIKE WEIGHT STANDARDS PARTIAL
(A one page document for print out on 8.5" x 11")
Includes partial sample data for quick determination of levels


SEE SAW SCIENCE
A PDF formatted document outlining the Equation of Balance using the analogy of a catapult

SHANK CLIPS
A Quick method for increasing touch weight and tone using
Small Binder Clips attached to the hammer shanks

 POLAR RULE FOR TOUCHWEIGHT CALCULATIONS

Friction Weight Rating Chart