Hi Bob, I hate situations like this and it seems like I'm always cleaning up after someone else. The only comment I can give to owners is, "Let's do it right." And then I do it--or not, it's their choice. Looking for an easy way out, I tried to tighten a hammer/shank joint with thin CA. It didn't work--for me, anyway. Is this a grand or upright? Don't the loose hammers click? Barbara Richmond, RPT near Peoria, Illinois ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Hull" <hullfam5 at yahoo.com> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 12:36 AM Subject: hammer-shank glue joint > Today I looked at a piano that has received new > hammers from another shop because the owner asked me > to come and evaluate it. They are disappointed with > the lack of power that the piano has. > > It really needs a quality complete rebuilding job but, > that's a very unlikely option for this owner. One of > the major problems is the very soft hammers. Another > is the weak glue joint between the hammer and the > shank. There is no glue collar and you cam feel the > looseness of the joint as you wiggle it. > > I thought about squirting the area with thin CA. I > don't know if that will really penetrate enough or if > the hammer needs to come off. I could also add a > little glue collar for reinforcement. This may > eliminate the wiggle but, would it add the stiffness > needed on the inside where the two largest surfaces > connect? > > Suggestions? > > Bob Hull > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. > Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. > http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
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