Strike Point

[Cy Shuster]

The less felt between tip of molding and strike point, the farther the 
hammershank rotates, and thus the strike point moves closer to the front 
termination.

--Cy--
ABQ, NM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Farrell" <    >
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: Strike Point


> 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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