[CAUT] New shanks from WNG/boring issues

[Ron Nossaman]

Daniel Gurnee wrote:
> Paul,
> 
> Roll the end of the shanks under a medium bastard or mill-bastard file. 
>  Don't bear too hard, that will diminish the shank for a possibly loose 
> hammer.  Then with glue on the shank, spin the hammer onto the shank 
> forming a glue collar.  I wish you well,

Paul,
Do not, repeat, not, try to knurl these shanks! These are 
carbon fiber, and will very likely split if you try. A tapered 
reamer, or a rat tail file turned counterclockwise, will fit 
the hammer to the shank. I'd also scuff the shank, regardless 
of how they came.
Ron N