Ted, try this: www.abel-pianoparts.de info@abel-pianoparts.de Kjell Kjell Sverre Fardal, NPTF Kristiansand/Norway ksfardal@online.no -----Opprinnelig melding----- Fra: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]På vegne av Ted Simmons Sendt: 29. mai 2001 20:19 Til: pianotech@ptg.org Emne: Re: Refelting hammers (was palm nailer) 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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