LR71 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 My 1936 Linota has a modern replacement riveted action, but it's too heavy for my liking. What's a ballpark estimate on the cost of having it set lighter? It's definitely heavier than my Kensington or Jeffries Duet. Dana sets his buttons at 40 grams, as I recall. These being small metal buttons instead of wide delrin on the Kensington playing the Wheatstone isn't very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Carroll Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Just your time. You can most easily do this yourself by putting a slight bend in the springs. If you can, bend the arm of the spring back a little around a round object (ex. 3/16" drill bit) so that the bend is arced rather than abrupt. Bend it down so that the spring appears to be less open after bending. You might be able to do this with the spring still attached to the wood. Otherwise, slide a thin screwdriver under the arm of the spring that connects to the wood and gently lift it out to make the modification. I wouldn't bother measuring the pressure needed to press the button - just go by feel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR71 Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 Thanks for the advice, Wally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ghent Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 If you want to measure the force needed put the action box on a digital kitchen scale (needs to be a larger one) and zero it. Push the button and read off the weight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR71 Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 Thanks Chris. I found this super helpful post of yours detailing what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 This seems like a skill many of us can benefit from learning. If anyone could post a brief YouTube video of their success or trouble with this adjustment, I’m sure the whole forum would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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