This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Richard, The metal clamps yet sold by Renner are indeed designed to clamp hammer felt. That was done in ancient times eventually to glue some new felt on multi layers hammers (and leather too of course) Another method involved the uses of a wood clamp, the Erard hammers refelting are yet done as that, as they cant be mounted in a machine for gluing new felt (no tails). These clamps are very strong, the surely could help to clamp back some old felt, but the hammers are ruined anyway (as probably the piano ). And yes for sure they don't really apply to modern hammer making. Friendly from Isaac OLEG -----Message d'origine----- De : owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]De la part de Richard Brekne Envoye : lundi 18 mars 2002 19:05 A : pianotech@ptg.org Objet : Re: Unglued Hammerheads Paul Plumb wrote: I have been asked to reglue hammerheads that have come loose from the molding (not the shanks) because of heat in a fire. I would like to know the best kind of glue to use if not hide glue and best way to clamp them. ???? Clamping ???? We do not clamp hammerheads. Any other information that may be helpful would be appreciated. The piano is about 30 years old and there does not appear to be any other problems except rust formation on the pins and strings. I realize that some of the other hammers may become loose in the future and have warned the client. Thanks, Paul Plumb Plumb Pianos A good wood glue should work just fine... Is this an upright or a grand. Perhaps you might get a tech with some experience in fire/smoke damage to take a second look at this instrument. Not all problems relating to fire / smoke become all the acute immediatly after the event. -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/46/b2/f6/6c/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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