[pianotech] Square Grand Hammer Shank Length

[Ron Nossaman]

On 8/11/2012 3:16 PM, Terry Farrell wrote:

> Oh yeah - just in case - anyone know of a source for 3/16" or 7/32"
> hard maple dowels?


How about
http://www.hardwoodemporium.com/Dowels-Maple_Dowels_3_16_X_3_Ft.html

Incidentally, The Wood Book shows yellow birch to have a higher modulus 
of elasticity, modulus of rupture, and a slightly lower specific gravity 
than maple. I wonder why it wouldn't be suitable, and it's a lot easier 
to find.

http://woodproducts.caldowel.com/dowel-rod-size-price-chart.aspx

Either way, or with John's suggestion, you can drill the holes in the 
butts deep enough to get a real glue joint.

Ron N