In a message dated 7/13/1999 2:56:44 AM US Eastern Standard Time, John.Woodrow@pil.com.au writes: << Simple question, is it OK to drop the strike point by burning and bending the shank. >> In addition to the regulating and strike angle problems, burning the shank enough to bend it down will likely weaken the shank and make it more apt to break. Bending takes more heat and pressure than twisting. I tried this once and wasn't particularly happy with the result. It's better to pop off the hammer, trim the shank, and reglue the hammer. My $.02 worth, John Stroup
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