----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Mini-balls do not apply even torque (Proof included)
> Schmid doesn't need marketing. That's solid physics for you and I can prove > it. Now a mechanical linkage or string produces torque on the valve. Torque is > the following equation: > > T = F * r * sin (theta) Maybe it's the Jack Daniels talking, but why the hell do I need even torque and mathematical proofs to play a different note than the one I'm currently playing? All I need is fast, reliable valve action. Uniformity of torque is trumped by the I want my valves open or closed. To do that, I put my fingers up or down -- quickly, and hopefully at the correct time. The only difference I detect on a regular basis is the maintenance regimen. I have to oil my minibal linkages, I don't have to oil strings. I'd have to inspect strings for signs of impending breakage, but not so with the minibals. Finally, Professor GmS would probably attest that my Kopprasch #1 is equally as inadequate with both. John Baumgart _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
