[CAUT] hammer clamp

[Fred Sturm]

On Jun 5, 2010, at 5:29 PM, Fred Sturm wrote:

> The resolution on the last photo wasn't good enough on the clamp jig  
> that holds the individual hammer to be needled. Here is a better  
> resolution of just that piece. I think it is two pieces of aluminum  
> angle screwed to the wood, spaced appropriately.


	To be a bit clearer about the use of the jigs in the photos I posted,  
the idea is that the action is on the bench (stack on keyframe), and  
you can stand over it, pressing down onto the hammers with some force.  
So it isn't quite having all the hammers in a clamp, but it is similar  
in concept, once they have been hung. The ergonomics allow you to  
press with your body's weight, rather than push or pull with the  
forearm's strength. It works. The "hammer clamp" takes a little  
getting used to, but puts less pressure on the fingers to steady the  
hammer. A good idea that I will try to adapt and duplicate.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
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