Interesting stuff so far, thanks guys for the stimulating reading. I wanted to point out that in doing the alternate hammers method, I place a long straightedge under the shanks to bring them up to level . That way I can get a good sight on the existing rake. I also place a straight edge under the tails (not sitting on but just under) so I can line up new tails. This allows me to change the rake as I deem neccessary while keeping the strike point along the old line. This assumes the old strike line is something I have decided to accept. The divergence to a curve in the treble area I have always handled by popping off and reglueing as neccessary. A bit time consuming I know, but it works and generally there is no more then 6 or 7 notes affected. Also in the highest 5 notes I find it often neccessary to fudge here. I do manage nice lines, both tails and strike points. But the bench part of such a job, including two travelings, any burnings, rough bench regulations, and the usual other action maintainance one does takes me about 10 hours. So far I have only heard cons to this method... anyone have any pros ?? :) Thanks again folks RicB -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. UiB, Bergen, Norway mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html
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