Square Grand Hammers (Not again!)

David V. Anderson daverpt@wi.rr.com
Thu, 3 Mar 2005 07:41:46 -0600


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If you question the value of working on these, read no further!

 

 

The current project on the table is a fairly early, non-overstrung
Emerson.  My question for you square lovers is this:  The action parts
are in good shape, worthy of renewal rather than replacement.  However,
the hammers are of the primitive, mostly wood (and not much wood at
that) type with, 1/8 to 3/8" of felt, and covered by well worn leather.
Is there a supplier of good replacement smaller hammers, or am I better
off simply renewing the leather, or replacing the felt & leather
together?  Modern hammers with the corners nipped are clearly not the
solution.  The amount of pressure needed to replicate such a felt
configuration seems minimal, but as we do on this list, I'm looking for
input from someone who has already tried this a couple of different ways
before I start my experimenting.  I'm looking for the best tone this
beast has to offer.  (I warned you not to read this far if the urge to
respond with flames is rising!)

 

 

 

Sincerely, 

 

David Anderson, RPT

 

The one in Waukesha, WI.  Not the one who frequently posts to the list,
but not the one who never posts either.  One of 5 of us in the
organization, I believe.  Who's up for a Dave Anderson breakfast in KC?

 

 

 


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