Hammer Staples

[Tom Driscoll]

What I meant was that I've seen the aeolian hammers let go with or without
staples. I feel the staples have little holding power if the glue joint
fails. Hammer felt that is wired through the molding and twisted I suspect
will never let go .--- Tom D.-- Original Message -----
From: <JIMRPT@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Hammer Staples


>
> In a message dated 5/24/2001 11:04:13 AM, Richard B. wrote:
>
> <<"Hi Tom... am I right in reading that you response says you observe no
real
> connection between hammers looseing their grip on the molding and the
staple
> being there or not ??">>
>
> Richard;
>  There needs to be some differetiation made between "staples" and
"staples":-)
> Hammer staples come in various forms:
> 1.) true staples where the legs remain straight when driven in.
> 2.) what I will call 'clinched' staples where the staple penetrates from
one
> side of the hammer and the legs are 'clinched outward, forming a 'clamp of
> sorts.
> 3.) "T" staples which can take either of the above two forms.
> 4.) Tied wire/staples, ala S&S.
>
>  Of the four above types, I am sure there are more, only No. 2 and No. 4
> offer any significant 'holding' power for keeping felt secured to the
hammer
> moulding. The other two are window dressing...mostly. :-)
> Jim Bryant (FL)