Ah Newton, witty as ever I see. :-) >Bragging again I see. Nah, just wanted to commiserate with people I knew would understand. :-) >Check the sostenuto spring and other parts or the D# to make certain >it wasn't rubbing the hammer. Will do. >Check the pinning of the broken member. Using a new shank and flange. >Stop wearing that heavy tie clip. A tie? In Texas? At a state university? :-) >Check your belt buckle. Very small and now not usually necessary since I've lost almost 100 lbs. >Make sure that ground hog isn't in the pin block. That is today, isn't it? >Sorry to hear about your "event". Thanks. But actually, you're probably just gloating and happy it wasn't you! :-) Avery > Newton > >Avery Todd wrote: >> >> List, >> >> Anyone ever break off a hammer while sliding the action in and out? >> Yeah, I know. We all probably have at one time or another. >> >> Well, the last time I did was probably 20 years ago so so. Until a >> few minutes ago! :-) The unusual aspect is that it isn't # 1 or #88 >> as usual, but E2. Right at the tenor break, bass side! How in the >> #$%^&&** did I manage to break off "that" hammer? :-( >> >> Oh well, better now, in my shop, than just before a concert! >> >> Avery (while waiting for the glue pot to heat up)
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