Grand touch

Richard Brekne richardb@c2i.net
Thu, 04 Nov 1999 15:07:39 +0100



"Paul S. Larudee" wrote:

> David C. Stanwood wrote:
> >
> > Dear Kristinn,
> >
> > Reducing the striking distance would be at the bottom of my list of
> > choices.  Actions may be made light enough by other means.
>
> Why would changing the striking distance change the weight anyway?
>

why yes.. of course... but perhaps the amount would not be so noticble.
Try laying a hammer with the tail resting on a sensitive gram weight
scale. Alter the angle of the shank / flange and see for your self.

Richard Brekne
I.C.P.T.G.  N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway

>
> Paul S. Larudee, RPT
> Richmond, CA





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