sundry notions on action/inaction

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 11/20/00 3:25:56 PM Central Standard Time, 
itune@firstsaga.com writes:

<< "reconditioning" a grand action.
 
 1. What is the efficacy and/or effectivenss in brushing (vigorously) the 
whippen heel cushion

Unless I am replacing them, I always brush wippen cushions. Most of the time 
I use a suede brush, with brass bristles.  On very cushions with a lot of 
black graphite, I use a welder's brush. 

 2. What is the relative effectiveness of bolstering knuckles with yarn, vice 
knucle replacement

Bolstering knuckles is good if the customer doesn't want to spend the money 
on new shanks. Replacing knuckles is a painstaking job. I would recommend you 
talk the customer into new shanks. 

 3. What, if any, is the "rule of thumb" in determining the limits of 
reshapability of badly worn hammers.

When the top of the hammers are flat. 
 
 Any thoughts, opinions, etc. would be most welcomed.
 
 Thank you,
 Robin Blankenship >>