Hammer Boring Problem

[John Ross]

Hi Lance,
Well I contacted the customer, explained the problem, and had the
deadline extended.
I got thinking, since it was the suppliers fault, I had supplied the
samples. Then they should fix it.
So I guess that means I went with, Newton.
If I hadn't been able to change the delivery date, I would definitely,
have gone with, Jim, Jon & Ralph's fix.
Thank you guys.
If I had run into this problem, say ten years ago, I would definitely,
have looked into the purchase, of a jig from Wally or Renner. But
I am on the slow down phase, of working, so it doesn't make 
economic sense to purchase one. I will be 63 in a couple of days,
and while I will probably never really, quit completely, I don't think
I will have a big business in replacing hammers.
All the best in the New Year, to all.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lance Lafargue" <lancelafargue@bellsouth.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 10:41 PM
Subject: RE: Hammer Boring Problem


> No post since the 25th John...  What'd you end up doing?  How'd it go?
> 
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> Mandeville, LA
> New Orleans Chapter, PTG 
> lancelafargue@bellsouth.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of John Ross
> Sent: Monday, December 25, 2000 12:14 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Hammer Boring Problem
> 
> 
> Hi List,
> I have a problem. The hammers I am installing, were supposed to
> have a length of bore, that tapered from #54 to #88. They were
> supposed to be about 1/4" less at #88.
> I am supposed to have the action back to the customer on the
> 28th. Dec. I never thought on checking the hammers, when they
> arrived from the supplier, since I have never had a problem before.
> I should have followed Newton's suggestion, and supplied the
> measurements.
> I do not have a jig. Is it possible for me to make something, that
> would allow me to do a passable job? I have a drill press, and a 
> travelling vice.
> Any suggestions, would be appreciated.
> The 1/4" discrepancy is just too much.
> Regards,
> John M. Ross,
> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
> piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca
> 
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