More on hearing protection

[Ron Boyd]

John,  I tried your method and it works great! I don't think I will be doing
hard test blows anymore. The only thing that I changed was to put a notch on
the end of the hammer shank so it wouldn't slip off the string. Make sense?

Ron Boyd
Milwaukee, Wi.

-----Original Message-----
From: John M. Formsma [mailto:john at formsmapiano.com]
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 9:10 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: More on hearing protection

Avery,

I don't know if you've read the entire thread, but the whole point I'm
trying to make is that it's not necessary to pound to get stability. I only
mentioned pounding after using the shank to deflect the string for those
pounders who might not think it works. No, I don't recommend pounding at
all, but it's an extreme example to verify the effectiveness of using the
hammer shank. Once that is verified, we can be comfortable in a method that
is better for the hammers, the piano, and for us!

I've known for years that stability can be achieved without pounding, using
a firm blow only as a test blow. Now, I'm convinced I can even leave off the
firm blows. (For the most part.naturally, I will continue to verify the
method at least once per piano to make sure I ain't heading way off into
instability land! <g>)

John Formsma

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