Re (2): [Bell Historians] Bronze bells for clocking?

[David Bryant]

Great Peter of York had 28-1-15 removed in tuning.

David
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Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: Re (2): [Bell Historians] Bronze bells for clocking?


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> Another G&J example is St Marys Nottingham 43 down to 35.2.23.
> And for sheer volume how about Chicago Bourdon 365.2.23 to 330.1.2.
> GAD
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> > > tenor was cast at 72-2-0, and after tuning is 59-1-23.
> > >
> > > Gosh what did they do cast a cyclinder and then turn it down to a
> > > suitable bell profile ??
> >
> > Probably fairly exceptional for Taylors, but 20% reduction is not
uncommon
> > in other areas. I think the recent bell of similar size was cast at ca.
> 65cwt.,
> > and ended up just a bit above 60. (The tenor of the Queen Mother's
chimem
> taht is.)
> >
> > Steve
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