Square Grand Hammers (Not again!)

[Terry]

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Have you talked to Ronsen? I think they will re-felt a square grand =
hammer (or maybe they just make new ones - whatever). And I imagine they =
would also do the leather covering. They are likely the best ones to =
talk to.

Terry Farrell

P.S. I'd take a square grand (in good shape) over a Winter spinet =
anyday......
        Oh, and what's on the menu for the KC breakfast? I'll show!


  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,=20



  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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