Refelting hammers (was palm nailer)

[Ted Simmons]

Is Abel also a supply house?  Do they have a catalog or a web site?
I thought they specialized in hammers only but you are saying that they
offer parts and service also. I didn't know that.  Please advise.

Ted Simmons
Merritt Island, FL

> From: "Graeme Harvey" <gharvey@netsource.co.nz>
> Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 22:38:11 +1200
> To: "pianotech list" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject: Refelting hammers (was palm nailer)
> 
> Isaac wrote.....
> 
>> Another question :
> 
>> On old Hamburg Steinways, it is often difficult to adapt actual S&S
> hammers,
>> the weight, size, and angle are often much different, and you may shim to
>> adjust under the roller, and reweight the action most of the time.
>> Some technicians here prefer now to ask ABEL (germany) a re-felting job,
>> wich is a very good job when done by this company (not very expensive too).
> 
>> Do some of you use this solution ?
> 
> Hi Isaac,
> 
> A couple of years back I rebuilt a 1916 Pleyel grand for a customer (dealer)
> who requested having the hammers recovered so I sent them to Abel who did a
> stunningly good job. While there I had them repin the hammers to save me
> obtaining the long centre pin wires (continuous flange) and also re-leather
> the knuckles and replace jack cushions those models have. The whole job was
> quite reasonably priced and I was able to specify the pressing hardness of
> the hammers.
> The setting up was quick, as the hammers remained on the shanks throughout.
> They voiced well and the client was very happy with the outcome.
> 
> I use Abel's hammers exclusively and have found their other action parts
> quite well made also.
> 
> I have another Pleyel (1911) lined up for similar treatment shortly.
> Its worth trying this service out, especially on actions that you know will
> be tricky getting hammer fit and alignment spot-on.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Graeme Harvey
> New Plymouth
> New Zealand
> 
> 
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