Pinning on new flanges

[Richard Brekne]

I dissagree completely on this point. I find, especially in heavier 
tenor and bass hammers, that whatever is gained by the reduced friction 
is more then lost with a less stable hammer path.  The hammer wanders 
far to much on hard blows when the pins are this loose.  Its easy enough 
to hear, and I find it easy to identify loose pins this way. Given the 
maximum amount of power the hammer can reasonable achieve due to a host 
of other issues, i.e. action compliance, action ratio, etc.etc.etc.... I 
find it diffucult to swallow that the lessened friction of hammer 
flanges that occurs when moving from 5-7 swings up to 8-10 ... or even 
up to 15 for that matter would be able to contribute significantly to 
power in the first place.  The hammer will most certainly be driven to 
its maximum velocity easily enough regardless.  On the other hand, 
reduced stability in hammer path is a significant factor and is easily 
noticed.

JMV

RicB

Ryan Sowers wrote:

> *I personally like 8-10 swings*. I feel you get a better touch. 
> /Darrel Fandrich/ convinced me of the value of this.  The important 
> thing is that the flanges are *firm.**  *The best way to check this is 
> to use a straight edge or long shank screw driver and support the 
> shanks and slide it back and forth. You will immediatly see the ones 
> that are too loose because they wiggle.
>
> Less friction means more power, lighter touch, faster repetition.
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> *//*