S&S hammer specs

[David Ilvedson]

Consider boring your own hammers...  

David

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On 5/29/01 at 12:21 AM Isaac OLEG SIMANOT wrote:

>Richard,
>
>You wrote :
>
>"When Renner agreed to meet the Hamburg Steinway specifications...they got
>their contract back."
>
>Nice story, Richard, thank you
>
>I am wondering what are these specifications, and if they evolve often.
>
>2 months ago I ordered a hammer set for a 20 years old S&S mod B, and
>received hammers with a slant very different, something that could me
glued
>in a mod D.
>The core wood was different too, and so was the felt, the hole ,and the
>weight of course.
>
>SO what serves to give the piano number and receive hammers, when glued,
>that end with the striking point 3 mm too far (toward the keyboard)?
>
>Thanks to all your responses concerning the nailer. It is not sure I have
>the choice here in France, as this tool is not really common.
>
>Isaac OLEG
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