[CAUT] vertical hammers

[Stan Kroeker]

Chris,

We're really just talking about a tiny vertical scratch extending maybe 
5/8" down from the top of the shank.  Hardly compromising the integrity 
of the shank.  It doesn't take much to relieve the hydraulic pressure 
against the wet glue.

I do remain open to discussing potential tonal implications, however.

Stan

Chris Solliday wrote:
> 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