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<DIV> <FONT size=3> Barb.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Size does not equal weight. In order to track thi=
s in
real terms a few strike or hammer weight samples are needed. Don't frea=
k
out at the physical size of the hammer, it's the weight one is concerne=
d
with. If these are on A 15.5 mm knuckle/shank the touch weight will not
be managed by friction,reg or magic pills. Get the new Kaplan slotting =
jig
now & solve soo many of this actions problems in a few short hours.
Shameless promotion. grin.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Or rent one. Yes, it's a new concept but hey what=
's it
worth to ya.?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Just a thought</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> actually I can take a real good guess at whic=
h
parts/shank this action needs simply by how it regulates. What's t=
he
dip at the pin and the blow distance both measured very acurately?</FONT></D=
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<DIV>Hi Dale and Ric,</DIV>
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<DIV>Yes, they are Steinway hammers from whenever. They just struck =
me
as being bigger than any I had ever seen on the Ds that I've worked
on. I have a #0 Steinway D hammer down in my collection of
left-overs that isn't nearly as big as these. You bet the
action is heavy and I do expect a geometry problem (besides that ther=
e
are other problems). My original question, since these hammers =
were
bigger than any I had experienced (the treble looked pretty big to me, too=
),
was, would big hammers (like these--whether or not you think they're big)
significantly increase output in an acoustically challenged hall? &nb=
sp;
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<DIV>I'm not at liberty to go into the details at this time, but I ca=
n
tell you this: When I first saw this instrument and took the
pictures (trying out my new camera), I wasn't expecting to be the per=
son
working on it. I'll find out in a couple weeks or so if the pro=
ject
gets the go ahead. If it is approved, I'll go back and and analyze i=
t
all and then I can give you all the data you want or at the end, just tell=
you
how it worked out. :-)</DIV>
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<DIV>I really do appreciate all the comments and
suggestions. I'm sorry I don't have all the technical details at thi=
s
time.</DIV>
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<DIV>Barbara Richmond</DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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