Hammer tapering Jig

[Newton Hunt]

John, 

We here in the US are tapering hammers with extreme precision to precisely
control hammer weight.  The best fixture there is is one made by Bill Spurlock
http://www.spurlocktools.com/

On a good table saw and a sharp blade tapering can be done to within 0.001" per
side.  Tapering should be done from strike point to tail.  Taper one side of the
set then the second side can be set up to control hammer weight.

Now the trick is to taper, with the same precision, a set of hammers already
hung on shanks without pulling the hammers then rehanging them.

I have been thinking of ways and means but have not yet come up with a specific
design that I would start cutting materials for a first experiment but the
cutting tool of choice will likely be a small router.  And a vacuum cleaner. 
And ear plugs.  

		Newton

Mike McCoy wrote:
> 
> Spurlock
> 
> http://www.spurlocktools.com/
> 
> Mike
> 
> Mike McCoy RPT
> So Central Pa Chapter 170 & SEPA 190 PTG
> Langhorne, Pa
> Mailto:mjmccoyrpt@earthlink.net
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick C Poulson" <pcpoulso@pacbell.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 11:18 AM
> Subject: Re: Spurlock
> 
> > Louis: Here's what I have.  707-452-8564, email 74077.3053@compuserve.com,
> > 3574 Cantelow Road, Vacaville, CA 95688  .   Patrick Poulson, RPT
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "L. Verkoelen" <lverkoelen@pineknot.com>
> > To: "Pianotech@Ptg. Org" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 7:39 AM
> > Subject: Spurlock
> >
> >
> > > Hi list,
> > >
> > > Does anyone have an address or number for Spurlock. I can't find
> anything
> > in
> > > the journal and I am interested in getting a catalog.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Louis Verkoelen
> > > Associate Technician
> > > Big Bear City CA.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >