bore distance: was Re: hammer replacement

Newton Hunt nhunt@optonline.net
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 09:41:16 -0400


Hi David,

Interesting question you raise.

I always calculate to string height because that is where the engineer
determined the optimum mechanical advantage for the action.

But...

If you measure from bore center to strike point then add 1/8" to an
imaginary line, that line represents the optimum regulation height for that
hammer.  No matter whether that point is below or above the actual string
height.  So, taking that in reverse...

		Newton


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