reducing hammer weight

[Paul T Williams]

I doubt the holes were drilled to lessen weight. Rather, more inertia is 
put forward of the shank, hence improving power and tone.

Paul




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Just that was done on this original set of hammers on this Steinway 
Upright 
from 1878. The top couple of octaves in the treble were drilled, my guess 
weight was not the issue, but rather trying to improve the tone. First 
time 
I have seen this, then 2 days later I see the post.
Fenton
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Subject: Re: reducing hammer 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?? >>
>
> I would take a scrap piece of wood like the molding, weigh it, and then 
> drill
> a hole and weigh it again.  I think you will find a negligible 
difference.
> Regards,
> Ed Foote RPT
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