----- Original Message ----- From: "John Baumgart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Horn List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 10:53 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. Oops, Jack's talking too much. We meant to say that uniformity of torque is trumped by the condition of the valves, which matters more when all I want is 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
