On Jun 24, 2010, at 7:30 AM, David Love wrote: > Also, with respect to lacquering > in this case I would probably try an application of lacquer on the low > shoulder where the Ronsen Bacon hammers can sometimes use some extra > support. That will help reinforce the structure of the hammer on a > harder > blow preventing it from collapsing as much and still keep the > lacquer away > from the higher shoulders and crown area where it can produce a > negative > outcome on this belly. Or, in a very controlled way, apply it to the side of the hammer under the crown - keeping at least 2 mm of felt on the outer surface completely free of lacquer. You are after the core, giving hardness there. A couple single needles deep afterwards is often a good idea. Regards, Fred Sturm fssturm at unm.edu "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Twain
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