Steinway Touchweight Problem.. Mike J.

[David C. Stanwood]

I would call it (Steinway shape) more of an egg shape (the more pointed
end) when properly finished.
Don't expect this shape "out of the package".

Most of the heavy filing and weight comes off the lower shoulder.  We juice
the low shoulder with double strength hardener for easier filing, helps
bolster fff tone as well, and half strength on top.

If more weight needs to come off, then we hollow felt out from the side of
the hammer.
If adding weight we use 0.109" soft lead wire pressed and expanded in a
hole in the molding.

David Stanwood

>... If Steinway hammer felt
>files in layers and out of the package they have a typical tear-drop shape,
>how do we achieve their prescribed diamond shape by removing even layers?
>
>Regard,
>
>Stan Kroeker
>Registered Piano Technician