Hang'n dem Hammers

[Wimblees@aol.com]

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In a message dated 9/29/02 8:47:10 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Maxpiano@aol.com 
writes:


> Years ago I bought the Jaras hammer hanging jig and have used it 
> occasionally.  No problem getting an even hammer (shoulder) line, but I've 
> never acheived a consistent line in the hammer tails although the jig 
> provides a straightedge to back the forward (toward player) edge of the 
> tail 
> against.  Is the Spurlock jig better in this regard?  Will arcing the tails 
> afterward with the Spurlock tail arcing jig correct the discrepancies?  I 
> have a set to replace next month, and any advice will help!
> 
> Bill Maxim, RPT
> Maxim Piano Service
> Columbia, SC
> 

Bill

Whether you use the Jarras, the Spurlock, a hand made jig, or even if you are 
hanging hammers with just a straight edge, to get a successful straight line 
for both the shoulders and the tails, make sure the holes are reamed to allow 
for adjusting the hammer back and forth. I don't bore my own hammers, so I 
found that the holes are not always big enough to allow for this adjustment. 
So I ream all my hammers, and then turn the hammers on a rat tail file to put 
the groves on the inside of the hole. This gives more surface for the glue to 
adhere to the shank. It all takes a little more time, but it is well worth it 
to get straight lines. 

Wim 

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