Hi Joe and Anyone Else...... It was recommended to me to use spinet hammer shanks for hammer shank replacement on a square grand. Seems these may be a bit on the short side. Is there any consensus on the length of shank that would need to be inserted/glued into the hammer butt for adequate strength/stability? Seems to me one shank diameter would be too little, maybe two shank diameters at a minimum - that would be 3/8"? Of course, more would be merrier, but if I am to use these shortie shanks, I may not have that luxury. Any thoughts? FWIW I am drilling the old shanks out - so I will have a nice clean close-fitting hole for the shank. Thanks!!! Oh yeah - just in case - anyone know of a source for 3/16" or 7/32" hard maple dowels? Terry Farrell
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