Labor intensive but yes, an option I can offer. Thanks!
Greg
"Paul S. Larudee" wrote:
> Greg Newell wrote:
> >
> > I looked at the first note in the tenor section (E3) and it had a rather
> > tight hammer flange center. O.K. so I repinned it and it was nice.
> > I noticed a nice bright
> > red felt on the two good sections and the other two sections had
> > darkened or possibly a contaminated look to them.
>
> I've never had good results repinning tight centers - only loose ones.
> Sizing is an economical solution, but it's hard to control the exact
> amount of friction reduction and can therefore result in unevenness or
> excessive looseness. On the other hand, shank replacement is overkill
> if the hammers are good. Why not just rebush?
>
> Paul S. Larudee, RPT
> Richmond, CA
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