Why would hammer wear cause the strike point to migrate? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- SNIP > As the hammers wear, the strike point will move closer to the front > bridge and adjustment will be needed. Any facing or reduction of the > thickness of the felt at the nose of the hammer, which is > unfortunately often necessary with new hammers, will bring forward > the strike point. When everything has been done to optimise the > performance of the hammer then it will be found that the best strike > point is indeed about 3 mm. or 1/8" from the front termination. > > JD > >
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