Hi Jim, I remember a conversation with some of the Baldwin Engineering staff about wired hammers. Con census was, the company was doing it, because it was a feature on Steinway's. Back in the days of hide glue, it was a safety feature, with modern water resistant glues it is redundant. I have also noted marginal tonal changes when removing staples. Any gain is not worth the effort, in my opinion. Regards Roger. PS How's your car running? At 07:58 PM 9/26/01 -0400, you wrote: > >In a message dated 26/09/01 7:39:43 PM, davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes: > ><< Can anyone comment on this apparent disagreement. > > >David Love >> > >The staple puller was right. Staples serve no useful function. Tied wire >might but is also un-needed for felt to moulding glue joints unless the glue >joint/line is faulty. >But I am sure there are differing opinions. :-) >Jim Bryant (FL) >
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