[pianotech] WNG Parts Question(s)

[Ron Nossaman]

David Love wrote:
> My concern is that since the shanks become so malleable when heated does
> that present a problem for removing hammer heads with heat.  Or, if they are
> somewhat brittle, does using an extractor run the risk of simply shattering
> them.  

My thought too, only the shanks won't get brittle with heat. 
They'll become al dente. So which liquefies first? The glue or 
the shanks?
Ron N