[pianotech] WNG Parts Question

[Ron Nossaman]

Nicholas Gravagne wrote:

> Trimming and / or sanding off the hammer shank (tube) stubs after the 
> hammer glue has dried creates a black powder, some of which migrates 
> into the hollow tube only to escape later on to your nice, clean 
> backchecks. Break up the fibrous material in the tubes with a wire and 
> vacuum out, or else allow the shanks to hang vertical and shake-'n-tap 
> the powder out.

I once asked Bruce if anyone had complained about the open 
shank ends whistling. Got a laugh and a negative. Too bad. 
Could have marketed a third tuned "duplex". <G>

Ron N