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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
one without it, resulting in a considerable sav-
ing. Either this or they can use a better grade
(Continued from page 45)
of felt in a smaller hammer for the same
because the action of the materials of which money.
the re-enforcement is composed makes the re-
Price of Re-Enforced Hammer
sulting joint impervious to moisture. We have
It may not be generally known, but the firm
And when you're satisfied
recently made the test of standing several ham- of Chas. Pfriemer, Inc., does not make an extra
mers in a glass of water filled almost up to the charge for re-enforced hammers where a cus-
that we've the best punch-
mark of the re-enforcement, for a period of tomer confines his purchase of hammers to that
ings on the market, cut
from five to ten minutes, then placed the wet concern, notwithstanding the additional cost to
clean and accurately from
produce them. We are not seeking extra profit
by their introduction but are actuated solely by
the best of material in cellu-
the belief that the Pfriemer re-enforced ham-
loid, c l o t h , felt, fibre,
mer is the logical hammer in these days of the
mechanical and player-piano. That we do not
leather, paper, rubber or
stand alone in our conviction is definitely estab-
PLATE 2.
whatever you want, give
lished by the number and the character of the
us credit and send your
firms who are using them exclusively. Aug-
ment with this the fact that in the short space
orders to
of two years since they have been on the mar-
ket the demand for them increased to 60 per
cent, of our output of upright hammers, and to
75 per cent, of our output of grand hammers.
This is no mean showing, and is a record of
which we are justly proud.
RE-ENFORCED
This type of hammer has long since passed
the
mere "talking point" stage, and we confi-
T
HAMMER COMPLETE
dently look forward to the fulfillment of our
prediction that in a short time a majority of the
NEW YORK
player and mechanical pianos in this country
will be equipped with the Pfriemer re-enforced thing over a year. During that time he has
The Finished Product
hammer.
demonstrated the ability of that company to
hammers on a heated radiator, allowing them
serve the trade in an eminently satisfactory man-
to steam dry, and have then been unable to
PLEASED WITHHARDWARE DEAL
ner. It has now been deemed advisable to dis-
pull the glue joint apart.
S. W. Widney Tells How Agreement Between continue the name 'New York Piano Hardware
Prevents Lateral Expansion
Widney Co. and American Brass Forging Co. Co.' It will, however, continue to operate under
If you will look at plate 2 showing the com- Will Work Out—Sees Greater Distribution the name "American Brass Forging Co.,' a
pleted re-enforced hammer, it will be noted that
thoroughly well established institution, of which
for Patented Products
the hard surface of the re-enforcement ends just
Mr. Coughlan will remain president and general
above the shoulder of the hammer. This in
CHICAGO, I I I . , January 3.—The deal consummated
manager.
the bass register and lower middle will prevent by the American Brass Forging Co., of New
"Our motto: 'Quality Plus Service' will be
any lateral expansion at it widest portion, "x" York, and the Widney Co., of this city, which
and "z." The re-enforcement in conjunction was announced in The Review last week, where- demonstrated in a larger field than ever before."
with the hammer wire, which passes through by the patented products of each concern will
A FORMULA FOR INLAY WORK
a short distance below the shoulder, acts as a be marketed by the other, has created consider-
clamp and holds the hammer to its original able interest among manufacturers in the trade
Those who are interested in the matter of
shape. The tendency to expand at this -point in the East as well as in the West. According experimenting with inlay work in connection
is induced by the constant striking on the to S. W. Widney, of the Widney Co., they will with veneering may be glad to experiment with
string at the point "o," and through moisture no longer' handle the line manufactured by the and add to their collection of formulas of spe-
in the air in damp climates penetrating and ex- Chicago Hardware Foundry Co. "The arrange- cial glues for this purpose the following, which
panding the felt body of the hammer. The ment," he said to a representative of The Re- was found among a number of glue and cement
compactness and firmness of the re-enforced view this week, "has been in process of develop- formulas: "To one pint of hot glue solution
hammer while not permitting of the free ab- ment for some time and was closed during my add five ounces malt vinegar, one-half ounce of
sorption of moisture is thus doubly protected recent visit to New York. We found that the isinglass; heat and stir until well mixed."
against lateral expansion.
American Brass Forging Co. was admirably
A hammer which is compact and will hold well equipped to turn out all kinds of castings
its shape, even after considerable use, is less such as pedals, action brackets, player parts, etc., INSURANCE POLICIES FOR CHRISTMAS
liable to damp the string or otherwise affect and in addition tracker bars, bearing bars, trans-
From president to office boy every employe
the tone of the instrument. A flabby hammer, missions and various other small piano hard- of the Glidden Varnish Co. was presented with
which easily loses its shape, the felt being ware items. It simply means that we have a life insurance policy as a Christmas present.
merely laid around the hammerhead to deceive strengthened our position by increasing the num- The company will pay the annual premiums,
as to the weight of the sheet from which it was ber of articles we can furnish piano manufac- and the face values of the policies will be in-
cut, is nothing but a tone killer, and an ex- turers, thereby increasing the number of points creased by $100 for each additional year of
pensive one in the long run.
of contact with the trade.
Re-Enforcement Adds to Weight of Hammer
"It will open up the Eastern market to all
Another important feature is that a set after the Widney products that have already been
Consult the universal Want Directory of
re-enforcement weighs from an ounce to an established in the West. They comprise steel
The
Review. In it advertisements are inserted
ounce and a half more than one that has not trap work, both piano and player; mouseproof
free
of charge for men who desire positions.
been re-enforced. This is equivalent to the pedals, felt bushings with a flange, dowel ad-
strip being cut from a sheet weighing from a justments, shelf supports, etc.
pound to a pound and a half more. In other
words, a thirteen-pound hammer with the re- "The American Brass Forging Co. has a well
enforcement is as heavy as a fourteen-pound to organized selling force and is well acquainted
a fourteen and a half-pound hammer without it. with the Eastern trade, and this arrangement
BRANCH OFFICES
We have been told by customers that they can gives us the opportunity for which we have been
secure much better results with a lighter ham- prepared for some time. We are confident, once
Chicago
mer with the re-enforcement than with a heavier the Eastern manufacturers are shown the merits
ISO No. Fifth AT*.
of our products, they will take to them as kindly
as have the Western manufacturers.
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''The American Brass Forging Co., in turn,
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will receive the benefits of our sales force in the
Hinges
West, together with the Western "help-out"
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CINCINNATI, O.
•re Apparent
224 Central Bid*.
stock which we feature and which the Western
manufacturers have found so great a conveni-
Importer* and Manufacturers of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods for high-
ence.
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grade piano cases and cabinets.
"We are confident that all piano manufac-
turers, Eastern and Western, will appreciate this
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Detroit
coalition of our forces with its attendant bene-
922 David Whitney
Grand Central Palace Bldg.
fits.
Lexington Ave. and 46th St.
5ot< Manufacturing Company,
"George W. Coughlan, president of the Ameri-
G. H. VAUGHAN. Eastern Representati
435-443 Atlantic Are.. Brooklyn, N. T.
can Brass Forging Co., has been in control of
the New York Piano Hardware Co. for some-
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THE RE=ENFORCED HAMMER
"C.F. GOEPEL*CO.
137 E A S T I3 -* ST.
The Ohio Veneer Co.
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