Hi Cobrun ~
It is possible to plug and re-drill an upright hammer ...
if you want to give us a call, 800-326-2440, we can walk you through how to do it.
Melanie Brooks
Brooks LTD 800-326-2440
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Melanie Brooks
Brooks, Ltd. Piano Products LLC
Uncasville CT
860-848-6605
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-21-2021 21:41
From: Cobrun Sells
Subject: Used Replacement Hammers
Okay, so how can I drill new holes further back in used hammer heads to match the length of the hammer heads in the piano. I have an old used drill and handheld jig, but I know I need a c-clamp or something for it but am not sure what kind. The drill bit seems a little loose when in the jig's tube made for the drill, hmmm.
Original Message:
Sent: 11/20/2021 11:45:00 AM
From: James Kelly
Subject: RE: Used Replacement Hammers
Do the repair the right way and charge for it You want the height to match the neighbors so get new longer shanks and take the used heads off the old shanks clean out old shank wood and glue you want to maintain the same angles and strike point there are many articles in the journal and in books like Reblitz
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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357
Original Message:
Sent: 11-19-2021 22:26
From: Wim Blees
Subject: Used Replacement Hammers
Replacing hammers should be treated the same way as replacig a string. The replacement hammers should be the same length as the others on the piano, just like a replacement string needs to be the same thickness as the other strings. If the hole is not in the same position, that's easy to correct, but to put a shorter hammer on is asking for all sorts of problems, as you indicated.
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Willem "Wim" Blees, RPT
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Tnrwim@aol.com
Original Message:
Sent: 11-19-2021 21:39
From: Cobrun Sells
Subject: Used Replacement Hammers
I am putting in 3-4 used hammers in an old tall upright piano that's missing some hammers. The used hammers I have on hand are slightly shorter. To compensate for that do I make let-off later? Do I decrease blow for those hammers by adding shims onto rest rail felt? Do I alter dip? A combination of all 3?