<html> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue> <div class=Section1>   Oh, and don’t forget to include precision balancing a la Stanwood methodology as part of the best outcome package.  <div> David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net www.davidlovepianos.com </div> -----Original Message----- From: David Love [mailto:davidlovepianos@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:20 PM To: 'Pianotech List' Subject: RE: (a first for me...) new hammers for 1927 s and s L   Be sure you try those 17 mm knuckles on your original wippens to make sure there isn’t an alignment problem.  Also, be careful going to a new “heavier” hammer on an old wippen as the old repetition springs can sometimes have a difficult time of it.  Also, inspect the wippens carefully to be sure they don’t have verdigris.  If you are keeping the original wippens (which I would prefer you talk them into changing out all the parts) I would talk to Ray at Ronsen about producing a Bacon felt set that is similar in weight to the original set or very close to it.  That probably means getting a set where hammer #40 can be reduced to something around 6.5 grams.  You might then be able to copy the original dimensioned parts or change the knuckle placement minimally and things might work a bit better.    Best solution is to discuss the benefits of rebuilding the entire action and all the accompanying parts: bushings, punchings, let-off buttons, backchecks, frame felt, key end felt, etc, and at least give them the option to say no.  You might be surprised.    There is sometimes a tendency to approach these situations with how can we get the job done for the least cost to the customer rather than how can we do the job to give the best outcome.  Always start with the best outcome and if necessary work backwards to the least cost.    <div> David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net www.davidlovepianos.com </div> <div id=MAILCIADB018-88b348e77c2bb8> ! </div> </div> </body> </html>