At 09:16 9/29/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Getting back to the original subject, why would over lacquering cause the >hammer to strike the string at 2 different points? Did I misinterpret >something? > >Thanks. > >Jerry Cohen >NJ Chapter > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives No, you have it right. The overabundant hardening of the shoulders did not soak/spread/wick all the way to the top/crown/12 o'clock position. This gave an area which was more resistant to string cutting/wear. Or, should I say, the top is softer and was more easily cut and developed a shallow valley between the harder shoulders. This softer area also sands more easily so that, if you aren't watching, you can make your own M profile hammers. ;-} Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 Vox-(563)-387-1204 // Fax (563)-387-1076 -A rose by any other name would still attract aphids.
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