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Latin Classical Evangelism w/ Kristhyan Benitez
June 07, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this podcast episode, we are joined by the talented Kristhyan Benitez, a Venezuelan classical pianist and 2021 Latin Grammy winner for Best Classical Album. He discusses his musical journey that started at age four when he chose the piano over the guitar and fell in love with its sound. Kristhyan has performed on prestigious stages worldwide and is recognized as a Steinway artist. His multicultural background influences his music, incorporating traditional Latin American element...
Astral Journeys w/ Noah Frere
May 31, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this podcast episode, we're introduced to Noah Frere, a unique individual who is at once a piano technician, astrophysicist and astrologer. He began his journey in piano tech at the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology in 2006 and has worked with pianos across New York before moving to Tennessee where he pursued a master's degree in physics. We are blessed to explore some of Noah’s own astrophotography, and he explains how various software tools are used to enhance images of ...
How to Evaluate a Piano w/ Eathan Janney
May 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn this podcast episode, PTRH host Eathan Janney discusses various aspects of piano evaluations and appraisals, with a focus on templates and procedures. We emphasize the importance of precision and professional training when providing formal assessments but also touch on how informal evaluations can benefit clients. As an example we highlight the recent evaluation of an Estonia Grand Piano, detailing that process which included photographing every aspect of the instrument and rati...
Learning Precision in Piano Tuning w/ Mark Cerisano
May 24, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this podcast episode, we are joined by Mark Cerisano, a seasoned piano tuner and educator who’s making significant contributions to the field of piano technology. He is known for creating the Go Ape System for accurate and efficient piano tuning and has shared his expertise globally through publications and teaching at the International Piano Technician School (IPTS). Mark's background includes engineering, teaching music in high school, being a professional musician, authoring ...
Nuanced Approaches to Piano Restoration w/ Chris Brown
May 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this podcast episode, we explore the captivating world of piano restoration with a focus on Chris Brown’s recent project involving an 1889 Steinway D. This historic piano underwent significant transformations including new soundboards and modernized parts while retaining its legacy. Chris delves into the technical aspects of regulation, discussing the challenges of integrating contemporary components with historical dimensions. He emphasizes the importance of meticulous measurem...
Tuned In - Memoirs of a Piano Man w/ Jim Wilson
April 06, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBGain insights into Jim's experiences with music icons and the lessons he's learned along the way. Beyond rubbing shoulders with legends, he learned valuable lessons from them about music and life. Explore how musical trends and tech advancements shape piano performance and recording. Jim was at the forefront of groundbreaking midi technology. Understand the importance of nurturing young talent and how it influenced Jim's journey. You won’t believe how far music can take you. Disco...
Musical Tales w/ David Amram
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBTune in to hear the maestro David Amram sharing unheard stories from his encounters with pianos and pianists across the globe, alongside recent collaborations with other PTRH community members. Explore the inspirations behind his most celebrated piano compositions. This session is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a composer who has not only created an incredible body of work but has lived through some of the most pivotal moments in musical history. Whether you're a lifelong...
Tribute and Insights w/ Donna Weng Friedman
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn today's episode, we started with touching tributes to Tanya Ragir and Joe Patrych, honoring their legacies in our community. Additionally, Donna shared about the legacy of Joe Patrych, a cherished member of the New York piano community whose unexpected departure in December deeply affected so many. Donna Weng, moved by Joe's passing, shared heartfelt reflections on his life and contributions. Joe's presence in the Greater New York piano community was profound. He left behind a le...
Wool and Piano Hammer w/ Eathan Janney
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this group discussion, Eathan talks about the annual PTM convention and the release of a lecture by David Stanwood who delivers a lecture about piano touch and tone. It’s a really interesting lecture and one key takeaway was about wool and its role in the sound of the piano. The properties of wool are really special for the creation of piano hammers and the tone we want to get out of them. The lecture also touches on some important themes like voicing, components and the hammer -...
Piano Inspiration w/ Isaac Namias
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn this episode we have Isaac sharing two pivotal moments in his journey, illustrating his evolution from a musician to a piano technician. One significant moment occurred during college when he embarked on the challenge of rebuilding Fender Rhodes pianos, relying solely on online tutorials. Despite lacking an engineering background, his musical discipline and focus propelled him into the world of keyboard technology. Isaac recounted his challenging yet rewarding experience applying...
Unconventional Piano Tuning Tricks w/ Alan Eder
March 27, 2024 10:25 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMake sure to get in on our latest masterclass covering Action Geometry with Dean Reyburn. Join us Thursday April 18 at 3pm Pacific or 6pm Eastern Time. Visit https://bit.ly/pianoaction to register! In today’s session, we have you join us for the PTM Annual Convention session with Alan Eder, a full-time piano tech for the California Institute of Arts for 38 years. He gives a lecture on the tools and methods to use that are outside the mainstream. This is not a regulation-focused lec...
Regulations and Appraisals w/ Sally Phillips and Leo Holder
March 20, 2024 22:50 - 2 hours - 98.2 MBIn this episode, we have Sally Phillips and Leo Holder. Sally talks about the amount of regulation a new piano needs. All the work that needs to be done to a piano before delivery will save you money in after-market servicing and enable you to get the trust of a dealer. Sally walks us through her checklist of things we need to do to get the after-delivery servicing costs down. The same works for newly rebuilt pianos as well. Sally says “New pianos are kind of an enigma”, and the f...
Convention Teaser w/ Chris Brown
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 41.7 MBIn today’s session, we give you a teaser of all that has been happening with the PTM Annual Convention by showing you sections of our most interesting sessions to give you a flavor of all that has been brewing and all that is to come. Starting with William Manroe who showed us how to turn a 100-year-old piano into a work of art, in a step-by-step detail-oriented fashion. William starts by taking a picture for posterity and then begins his process by taking the pieces apart. Next, ...
Secrets of the Cybertuner w/ The PTRH Community
March 13, 2024 10:40 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn today’s episode, Eathan talks about the PTM Convention and some of the instructors like Carl Lieberman give us a preview of their lecture at the convention. Carl’s lecture will be on cyber tuner, its AI feature, and why we should all care about it. Cybertuner also makes Pure12th tuning and Carl shares his take on it. ‘Pure’ might sometimes seem unachievable but Carl suggests that the 12th should be close to pure to preserve other intervals. In this episode, we also take on ques...
Musical World w/ Claudio Constantini
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, we had the privilege of hosting a pre-recorded session featuring the remarkable Claudio Constantini, a globally renowned multi-instrumentalist celebrated for his extraordinary talents as both a pianist and a bandoneonist. Claudio shared his fascinating journey from his upbringing in Peru, surrounded by a family deeply rooted in music, to discovering his passion for piano during his teenage years. His transition to becoming a bandoneonist, sparked by serendipity whi...
Insights w/ The PTRH Community
February 28, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIn today’s episode, Eathan shares his experience of attending the memorial service of the late David Anderson, who used to be a co-host on this show, an amazing musician and an even better human being. Community members join in the conversion and each share a few thoughts about David, his unmatched energy, and incredible acumen as a piano tech. We touch upon lesser-known facets of David’s rich life, exploring his legacy as a rock musician as well as a passionate writer. In addition ...
Exploring the Potential of Narrow Key Pianos w/ Hannah Reimann & Fanny Steingraeber
February 26, 2024 21:06 - 54 minutes - 41.6 MBGet ready for a fun PTRH session this Saturday as we bring you an exclusive conversation with two distinguished figures in the world of pianos: Hannah Reimann from Stretto Pianos and Fanny Steingraeber from Steingraeber & Sohne, the renowned high-end piano manufacturer in Bayreuth, Germany. This special pre-recorded session has been meticulously curated to accommodate busy international schedules, ensuring you don't miss out on this rare opportunity. Join us as Fanny Steingraeber d...
Pitch Perfect Pair w/ Donna Byrd & Susan Kline
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBDonna Byrd and Susan Kline, two guests with the most insider information make it to today’s episode. Donna, a North Bennet Street School student and a consistent guest on Pinao Tech Radio Hour, has some fascinating stories to share. Alongside her is Suzan, a George Brown College of Toronto graduate, and a long-term piano technician. Donna shares her journey to being a piano tuner, her experiences in a male-dominated profession, and some tales of her residency. Building on this con...
Tuning In w/ The PTRH Community
February 20, 2024 14:08 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBDive into the harmonious echoes of our PTRH community in this episode, where the vibrant voices of participants weave together a tapestry of insights and shared experiences. From the lively discussions on piano tuning to navigating the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, our community came together for an enriching session that embraced the diversity of thoughts and perspectives. What a dedicated community! In this episode, we recognize Calvin from Malaysia, a dedicated member...
Piano Horizons w/ Oliver Esmonde-White
February 19, 2024 11:33 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis PTRH session features the remarkable Oliver Esmonde-White with guest appearances by the insightful Wayne Ferguson. They're two of Canada's finest piano pros. The episode unfolds with updates on Oliver's groundbreaking project—a revolutionary upright piano action. We learn about his versatile hammer rail/action rail development with a one-size-fits-all solution, poised to revolutionize the piano industry. It's all made possible through 3D-printed rapid prototyping. We gain deep...
Networking as Piano Technicians w/ Carl Lieberman
February 11, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour - 52 MBIn today’s session, we join Carl Lieberman in person and talk about the importance of networking to thrive in the piano industry. Carl talks about how he has formed some serendipitous connections over time and where they stand now. Networking can seem sleazy to a lot of people because you are doing it to get something out of someone but in this episode, Carl shares stories of how he has organically built connections with people over time and how that keeps him young at heart. Thro...
Steinway Society of Puerto Rico w/ Jan D’Esopo
January 31, 2024 11:37 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this session, we bring you exclusive access to an interview with Jan D’Esopo, an artist and impresario who founded the Steinway Society of Puerto Rico which offers a forum for local musicians and funds local talents. The Society is a fascinating place that Eathan discovers in Puerto Rico and he sits down for a chat with Jan to discuss her journey as an artist and how she has built the place. The Steinway Society is a piano bar and so much more with six complex and interconnecte...
Guitar Restoration and Analogues to Piano Tuning w/ Danny Koentopp
January 24, 2024 20:32 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBToday’s guest is a bit more unusual than what we do here at PTRH which makes it special and fun - Danny studies product design at Columbia College where he focuses on guitars. He joined the restoration team and worked on restoring museum-quality pieces from the 17th century. He has been acquainted with a lot of power tools but prefers working with his hands which is interesting for us piano makers! Danny says “While going to school for design work, I did learn a lot about technolo...
A Non-Dual Jam Sesh w/ The PTRH Community
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode, our host, Eathan Janney broadcasts live from the colorful backdrop of Puerto Rico. The episode is a freeform discussion with the community in attendance. We kicked off by highlighting an upcoming virtual piano tech symposium designed for flexible learning and networking opportunities across various industry sectors. Community member Carl Lieberman, a seasoned piano technician, shares his experiences post-pandemic as he returns to work on cruise ships and concert ha...
A Non-Dual Jam Sesh w/ the PTRH Community
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode, our host, Eathan Janney broadcasts live from the colorful backdrop of Puerto Rico. The episode is a freeform discussion with the community in attendance. We kicked off by highlighting an upcoming virtual piano tech symposium designed for flexible learning and networking opportunities across various industry sectors. Community member Carl Lieberman, a seasoned piano technician, shares his experiences post-pandemic as he returns to work on cruise ships and concert ha...
Tuning for Professional Pianists w/ Sally Philips
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 45.1 MBOur special guest for today is Sally Philips of Piano Perfect LLC. She’s world-renowned and a well-kept secret of the Piano Industry. In this interactive session, Sally talks about how to navigate some of the peculiar challenges of concert work and preparation, working for professional pianists. She also gives us an update on her professional trajectory and tells us what inspired it. Sally tells us about the time she had tuned four pianos at the same time and tells us what challen...
The Math of Pianos w/ Chris Brown
January 04, 2024 23:00 - 57 minutes - 43.8 MBChristopher Brown joins us today, and he has mastered various skills like concert tuning, rebuilding, and teaching. He’s an engineer, piano designer, and producer. Chris believes that all piano technicians are somewhat gifted at math, and has been able to use high school algebra and geometry to create a model for the workings of a grand action. This helps him better understand what happens when you change the leverage in any of the three levers. In this episode, Chris simplifies th...
Music of Chano Dominguez w/ Chano Dominguez
December 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn this episode, the great piano player, Chano Dominguez - the great piano player joins us and tells us all about his upcoming shows, his experience playing on stage, and why he does not like traveling for concerts. Chano talks about the piano he has been playing most, the technicalities of it, and the tuning process it has undergone. As a player, he tells us about the experience of playing on different kinds of tuned pianos and what he enjoys most. Chano shares his knowledge ab...
Tools for Piano Success w/ Steve Brady
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn today’s episode, Steve Brady, the most highly awarded piano technician in the Pacific North West a member of the PTG Hall of Fame. He knows what it takes to make the piano sound like the instrument of dreams and he’s here today to share that secret sauce with us. In this episode, Steve talks us through some common tools - but, chances are that you have not used them. Do you pre-coil the wire before putting it on the tuning pin? Great, but now you need to carry a dummy tuning pi...
History of Piano Building w/ Del Fandrich
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIn today’s episode, Del Fandrich, a consultant for various piano manufacturers across the world, uses the first principle of thinning to aid his designing process. Del talks about hybrid scales to help the short piano scales and their various applications. He delves into string lengths, tensile strength, and sounds. Del is also working on compiling the book “Piano Tone Rebuilding” from three generations ago and making it readable again. He has added additional chapters in the book...
Charging More for Business Success w/ Carl Lieberman
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn today’s episode Carl Lieberman, a tremendous business advisor, a piano technician, and a hybrid tuner joins us to share his wealth of knowledge on pianos. He’s a garden variety piano technician who shares his journey that has seen all ends of this industry. Carl’s mission in this session is to share his tips on how to make more money. He does this by talking about pricing. Carl says that the three most important things in tuning are “stability, stability, and stability” and the...
Action Parts and Restoration w/ Wayne Ferguson & Chip Mayer
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 45.9 MBIn today’s session two exceptional guests, Wayne Ferguson and Cip Mayer join us, who have each been in business for over 40 years. They share their journeys, anecdotes, and insights about restoration. Wayne talks about his actions to keep himself out of trouble within the restoration business. He also shares how he quality controls the action parts, and how that led him to meet our second guest of the show today - Chip Mayer. Chip is the son of Loyed Mayer, and they identified a...
The Importance of Saying No w/ Bill Monroe
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThe owner of A440 Pino Services, and a second-time guest at the PTRH, Bill Manore joins us today and gives us a tour of his shop and talks about his business. He is a one-man show and tells us how he manages the different tasks of the business. “Just say yes and figure it out later” has been a mantra that has worked well for him. He also shares his process of how to go about acquiring pianos. He says, “I do not do a lot of active looking because, over time, pianos tend to find you...
Replacing, Building Sound Boards and Bridge Gapping w/ Ken Eschete
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 43.9 MBKen Eschete, is a piano technician who has worked with the conservation of historic pianos and teaches an online course on replacing and building sound boards and bridge gapping. He has discovered some big things from some little tiny things and he joins us at the Radio Hour to share them. The first is consolidation - here Ken talks about resins and the science behind them which is used in key tops and voicing. The second component is using a reverse migration - here Ken walks us ...
Steinway Pianos and Rebuilding w/ Alex Kostakis
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 43.4 MBOn today’s episode, we have Alex Kostakis join us whose family has been involved in Steinway for many years, and later they started their own rebuilding practice. Alex shares his journey of working on Steinway pianos, the details of the pianos, and the relationship with customers. Alex details what goes into his best restored Steinways - a virgin piano that has not been tampered with by anyone, matches all the specifications when reproducing a pin block, adjusts for the wedges on ...
Soundboards & Rebuilding w/ Nick Gravagne
November 01, 2023 08:40 - 58 minutes - 42.3 MBNick Gravagne, who joined us for the PTM 2020 convention is back on Radio Hour to share some of his insights on building sound boards. Nick has made over 470 soundboards on Steinway and he shares his journey of building a pulse to tell soundboards apart. “The more mass there is on the soundboard, the more sound as there is more impetus,” says Nick and shares how to build a balance between the string and the soundboard. Nick also shares his own evolution of the understanding of t...
Pricing to Success in Piano Tuning w/ David Andersen & Eathan Janney
October 26, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIn this episode, David and Eathan talk about pricing in the piano industry, especially during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Raising prices may seem counter-intuitive, but keeping up with your standard of living may be necessary. One participant adds “Now is the time to raise prices, not just to keep up, but to get ahead of the curve”. “Historically we do not charge enough as piano technicians, when I raise prices, I am met with more success” shares another participant. During th...
Embrace Your Fears w/ David Andersen and Eathan Janney
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode, David and Eathan unpack what it means to do things that you are afraid of within the piano business. The pair focus on conquering fear as an essential ingredient in professional development. In his typical generous fashion, David gets vulnerable with his peers in the name of inspiring us all. He shares stories of how he has encountered fear time and again during his time in the industry and why it’s made him better. Other members of the community are inspired to sh...
Nuances of Piano Rebuilding w/ Bernard Mollberg
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBBernard has been in the piano business for over four decades and runs a classic, timeless piano artisan’s workshop. Piano rebuilding is his forte, and he has a wealth of knowledge to share about it. Bernard began his fascinating foray into the piano world as the son of a NASA rocket scientist. He shares about the partnerships he made and how he created a thriving business in the piano industry. He also shares the importance of word-of-mouth in this field. Bernard takes us throug...
Insights on Piano Tuning Exam w/ Ricki Kloss
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.2 MBRicki Kloss is a certified tuning examiner and has been in the piano business since 1995. She shares her story of accidentally wandering onto her career path, encountering one opportunity after another, and eventually opening her own business in 1995. Ever feel like you know only a tiny bit about what it means to be a piano technician? Ricki shares her thoughts on what it means to be a lifelong apprentice in this field and explains what it is to “fail upwards”. Since Ricki is a ...
Sigal Music Museum Showcase w/ Thomas Strange
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 43.9 MBThomas Strange–a fascinating, multi-talented individual and the owner of the musical instrument museum–makes an appearance on this program. In 2008, Thomas was asked to build a Museum to preserve his collection of keyboards. In a decade his vision materialized and gained significant community support. A private collection to a world-class collection of musical instruments, Thomas tells the story of how he was able to set up the ‘Sigal Music Museum.’ If you are ever curious to dive d...
On Pitch w/ Rick Baldassin
September 20, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBJoin us in this episode as we sit down with Rick, the esteemed president and founder of Baldassin Pianos. Rick's remarkable journey includes recognition as a PTG member of note and receiving the prestigious 2014 Golden Hammer award, along with his induction into the exclusive PTG Hall of Fame. Moreover, Rick's influence extends to the realm of literature, with his authorship of pivotal books on piano tuning that stand as definitive references in the field. In this conversation, we ...
Master Piano Technicians w/ David Andersen and Eathan Janney
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIn this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the pandemic's impact on the piano tuning industry and explore the concept of a "master piano technician." Eathan and David share their perspectives. Eathan, the founder of the Floating Piano Factory, recounts how his business adapted during the pandemic. Initially suspending operations for safety, they later resumed tuning despite reduced demand. David discusses the gradual recovery of the restoration business. The conversation delves...
The Unique History and Vision of Klavins Pianos w/ David Klavins
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 44.6 MBDiscover the captivating world of Klavins Pianos in this episode as we delve into the history and innovative vision of piano designer and builder, David Klavins. Originally specializing in restoring vintage pianos, David Klavins embarked on a profound exploration of the intricate acoustic principles that shape piano tonality. This pursuit led him to create his own avant-garde grand pianos, each bearing a distinct Klavins signature. Join us as David shares the intriguing story behin...
Period Piano Building w/ Paul McNulty
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBPaul McNulty, a North Bennet Street School graduate, is an iconoclast in the industry. He was the first in modern times to build an 1830 model Playel, an 1846 Boisselot op. 2800, and an 1868 Streicher. His current efforts are restoring vintage French pianos. The "period pianos" domain can be tricky, and not everyone likes the sound of these unique instruments. But the pianos Paul restores are loved by many. He is at the top of his craft! In this session, he shares his journey and ...
Diagnosing A Piano w/ Nick Gravagne
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBNick is a piano engineer with over 40 years of experience in the field. He has made significant contributions to the piano trade through his technical seminars across America and numerous articles he has authored. During our session, Nick shared his unique approach to understanding pianos. According to him, there are three primary elements of a piano that demand attention: its body or 'box', its action (playability), and sound. Nick offered clever and crucial insights like identif...
Unique Insights From a Pianist and Tech w/ Fred Sturm
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBMeet Fred Sturm. He's renowned and world-class as both a pianist and a piano tech. In this session, he discusses the connections between his two careers. We learn about his journey down these two intersecting paths, and Fred shows us how one informs the other. Pianists depend on piano technicians. As Fred says, "If we do not give the pianists what they need, they are going to be handicapped." Through personal anecdotes and explanations, Fred demonstrates how to anticipate a pianis...
A Moment Of Frustration Becomes A Million Dollar Idea w/ Mark Purney, RPT, Owner Of Supply 88
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 47.2 MBSometimes a problem is just a path to unique new creations. We all have problems. We all have some that even make us want to give up and crawl into a fetal position. For Mark Purney, string repairs are a dreaded necessity that he wishes didn't exist. As he put it, "I hate doing string repairs. I always have. I probably always will." The most frustrating part for him was storing all the potential gauges of wire he might need. For years he found it hard to store the wires prop...
Harmonicity, Intuitive Care and Piano Tuning w/ Dan Levitan
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this session we have with us Dan Levitan, the piano technician turned author who has a lot to offer all the way from taunting lever and tuning theory to the piano tuner’s hand and ear. He talks about his most significant contribution to the field, harmonicity, and the physics of turning tuning pins with a hammer. Dan talks about what it means to be a born craftsman. “Everybody cares about something but you cannot teach someone what to care about”. He talks about the element of ...
Quick Analysis of Aftertouch w/ Wayne Ferguson
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this session, we meet with Wayne Ferguson, a piano tech who has worked around the globe and visited all the major factories in Europe. He talks about how he makes the key travel in the aftertouch on a piano that is going to be played on short notice. Sometimes the hammer is too far right and sometimes it's too close Wayne follows a structured process where he makes the hammer blow a little further away, does a couple of samples, looks at lead off and drop, checks the key bed a...