physically getting Hammers OFF shanks

[Porritt, David]

Dale:

 

I am right now in the process of taking some hammers off shanks.  I have
a hammer removing tool, but only use it if I want to save the hammers
for some reason (they're not totally shot and there might be a piano
around here with a lower priority that could use these.)  Most of the
time, however, I just cut them off as I'm doing now.  A hefty pair of
diagonal cutters will split the tail and then pull them off and throw
them away.  I've always found that faster than the hammer puller.  

 

How does this new tool do with the glue collar?

 

dp

 

David M. Porritt

dporritt at smu.edu

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
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Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:53 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org; pianoforte at pianofortesupply.com
Subject: physically getting Hammers OFF shanks

 

       Hi All

    Well getting em on is one thing butt  getting them off is another.

  Thanks to Jurgen Goerhing at pianoforte supply I have a new tool that
will easily get any hammer off it's shank even if it was epoxied on.
This new tool doesn't damage pins or bust your knuckles. Leaves the
shank in good enough condition to re- install.  it can even remove
upright hammers  & is stong enough to just punch thru the top of the
molding.

   Price 160 bucks but This is a lifetime tool.    Jurgen.....post a
picture.  It's awesome.

  I bought an old style type  I've used for years from Isaac S. It's a
beauty but it's not as controllable

  Dale Erwin 

 

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