Custom fitting of new hammers and shanks to a Feurich grand
Laser guided custom boring
For accurate positioning of hammers, they are bored individually using a laser to achieve the correct rake angles and hammer heights.
Hammers prior to tailing
Hammers in process of being custom bored
Hammer boring jig
Note the acute rake angle of the hammers
The rake angle reflects the angle of over-stringing in the piano
Note the slight curve of the strike line of the new hammers
The ‘stepped’ or curved strike line is set precisely to reflect the curve of the capo d’ astro bar in the piano. The strike lines must be precise in order to achieve the best sound from the piano.