Refelting antique hammers

[Mark Schecter]

Farrell wrote:
> Bulk scrap hammer felt from Schaff. Hot hide.
  >and<
> I don't really know what is the best way to clamp. If you look at the 
> photo, you can see that all I had for clamping pressure was a couple of 
> rubber bands - so very little pressure. I wasn't trying in any way to 
> "tension" the felt - I was just trying to put felt between the wooden 
> core and the string.

OK, thanks, Terry. I appreciate the creativity involved. This reminds me 
of putting new tips on a Rhodes. I may use this technique. Thanks again.

-Mark Schecter