reducing hammer weight

[William Monroe]

I should add that I'd like to reduce the weight by 0.7g - 1.0g.

WRM



> 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