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Old April 15, 2009, 10:39 AM   #6
Pahoo
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I think you are saying that he rides the hammer with his thumb as oppose to placing his thumb between the hammer and the frame, then letting it drop. Don't think you are hearing a grinding sound but rather the internal linkage engaging and disengaging in way you don't normally hear. You may also be hearing the hammer block and it has it's own distinctive sound. As stated, riding the hammer won't reviel as much as letting it drop. Have seen articles that mention this hammer riding in an attempt to smooth an action. This is done in a rapid repetative manner. If indeed you are hearing a grinding sound, then there might be a problems. If the sound is not present when you drop the hammer on your thumb, then you are probably okay.


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