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PTG Journal articles by David Stanwood

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Strike Weight, Hammer Weight, and Front Weight Splining excel sheets available   
Contact David Stanwood personally for a free copy of the excel program


HAMMER WEIGHT/STRIKE WEIGHT STANDARDS

(A two page document for print out on 8.5" x 14" Legal)
Includes 88 note data points for standard curves

HAMMER WEIGHT/STRIKE WEIGHT STANDARDS PARTIAL
(A one page document for print out on 8.5" x 11")
Includes partial sample data for quick determination of levels


SEE SAW SCIENCE
A PDF formatted document outlining the Equation of Balance using the analogy of a catapult

SHANK CLIPS
A Quick method for increasing touch weight and tone using
Small Binder Clips attached to the hammer shanks

 POLAR RULE FOR TOUCHWEIGHT CALCULATIONS

Friction Weight Rating Chart