[Jukebox-list] OT: The shape of the playing tip of steel needles.

[David Breneman]

--- Doug Duncan <d_duncan at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> Some of those I have looked at so far  appear to have a  tiny
> chisel 
> face on the end that reflects light. However I wonder if this is
> the 
> normal end shape since I would have expected wear to be on the
> sides.

The normal shape of the tip is conical (for soft tone) or
"flame" shaped (for loud tone).  If you see any facets on
the tip, throw it away!


David Breneman         david_breneman at yahoo.com


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