reducing hammer weight

[William Monroe]

Hi List,

I'd like to know what you think of reducing hammer weight by drilling a 
small diameter hole (or two) in the molding.  Has anyone done this?  I know 
the Stanwood technique of doing just that to add weight in the form of lead 
to the hammer, but haven't heard of just drilling out to reduce weight.

I've a set of hammers that I'd like to reduce the weight on, but I'm pleased 
with the shape, width, etc. of them.  What would you do??

Thanks,
William R. Monroe