Isaac OLEG wrote: > Hello, > I noticed just you said wiring, you mean you wire the hammers yourself > ? > > With a machine ? > > What is the main advantage of doing so ? > > I am impressed with your attention to detail nowadays ! > > Best Regards. > > > Isaac OLEG > Isaac, I made a jig to drill the holes on the drill press. It take about an hour all together to drill the hole and thread the wires. I can't claim any advantage to the tone by using a true compression wire. I do it because it is not that hard to do (with the right jigs) and could help with the durability of the hammers. Virtually all pre-war (WW2) makers used this feature here in the US. John Hartman RPT John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin Grand Pianos Since 1979 Piano Technicians Journal Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015]
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