Strike Point

[Farrell]

Why would hammer wear cause the strike point to migrate?

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
SNIP 
> As the hammers wear, the strike point will move closer to the front 
> bridge and adjustment will be needed.  Any facing or reduction of the 
> thickness of the felt at the nose of the hammer, which is 
> unfortunately often necessary with new hammers, will bring forward 
> the strike point.  When everything has been done to optimise the 
> performance of the hammer then it will be found that the best strike 
> point is indeed about 3 mm. or 1/8" from the front termination.
> 
> JD
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