[pianotech] Baldwin hammers

[John Formsma]

The problem is not uncommon in Baldwins around here.

I don't see it with the majority of them, but enough to know there was
likely a problem in manufacturing at one time.

John Formsma

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, wrote:

> This is a picture of Baldwin hammers, with the felt coming loose from the
> molding. Since I've been here, I've replaced about dozen sets, and glued
> the felt back on about 3 or 4 dozen pianos. The thing is, I don't think I
> ever saw this when I was in St. Louis or in Alabama, but then I didn't
> service that many Baldwins back then.
>
> The question I have is, is it just happening in Hawaii because of the
> climate, or is this happening all over the country because Baldwin hammers
> were not glued properly at the factory, and without staples, and they are
> just now starting to come loose after 10 - 15 years?
>
> Wim
>
>
>

-- 
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS
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