[CAUT] vertical hammers

[Chris Solliday]

I do not agree that cutting the shank is a good idea. It may get the glue
out and keep your molding clean (that's what I have a damp rag for) but it
will affect the integrity of the shank and the tone. But I guess in the
scheme of things upright it does seem like small potatoes. Chris Solliday
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stan Kroeker" <stan@pianoexperts.mb.ca>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] vertical hammers


> Rather than poke a hole in the hammer, consider making a simple tool to
> carve a little slot in the shank for glue escapement.  Easy to make,
> fast to do and keeps your nice hammer mouldings clean.
>
> Enjoy the weekend, all!
>
> Stan Kroeker, RPT
>
> Chris Solliday wrote:
> > Tight Bond Molding Glue available at some home centers or Pianotek. It
> > doesn't drip. Don't forget to drill or poke an escape hole through
> > the top of the hammer molding. Chris Solliday
>
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