[pianotech] hammer spacing Steinway upright

[Thomas Cole]

David Weiss wrote:
>
> List,
>
> On an old Steinway upright with the double flange what’s best way to 
> space the hammers?
>

The best way is to taper the bottom of the shanks before you glue them 
in. Otherwise you have the choice of papering the flanges (which changes 
the damper alignment) or burning the shanks (remove the rest rail for 
access).

Tom Cole