Tensioned hammers and "the staple"

[jolly roger]

Hi Jim,
            I remember a conversation with some of the Baldwin Engineering
staff about wired hammers.  Con census was, the company was doing it,
because it was a feature on Steinway's. Back in the days of hide glue, it
was a safety feature, with modern water resistant glues it is redundant. 
I have also noted marginal tonal changes when removing staples.  Any gain
is not worth the effort, in my opinion.

Regards Roger.

PS How's your car running?


At 07:58 PM 9/26/01 -0400, you wrote:
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>In a message dated 26/09/01 7:39:43 PM, davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes:
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><<  Can anyone comment on this apparent disagreement.  
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>David Love >>
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>The staple puller was right. Staples serve no useful function. Tied wire 
>might but is also un-needed for felt to moulding glue joints unless the glue 
>joint/line is faulty.
>But I am sure there are differing opinions. :-)
>Jim Bryant (FL)
>