[pianotech] Square Grand Hammer Shank Length

[Terry Farrell]

Excellent. Thanks Ron & John!

Terry Farrell

On Aug 11, 2012, at 7:01 PM, Ron Nossaman wrote:

> 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