tune4u@earthlink.net wrote: > The Ronsen Company order sheet has an item "Hammerheads Prefiled." > > Does this refer to felt removal or tapering grand heads to avoid collisions > and/or reduce mass? > > Wish I didn't have to sign such an ignorant question but I will ... > > Alan Barnard > Salem, MO > > Like the teacher said: "There is no such thing as a stupid question. There > are, however, stupid people" > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > Alan, I think it means the shaping of the felt. Probably just enough top make them look good, not enough to reduce the weight. Check with Ray at Ronsen but I don't think they offer side tapering. 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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