To Stephen Howard I'm sure it's the G word, one up from the F word.
Following the recent thread and video which surprised many folk, I feel it's only fair to continue Grafton Appreciation Week with a link to Stephen Howard's excellent article: The Naked Grafton.
Yes that's the very same Grafton in the thread and video that fooled you all (sorry).
Here's the story:
I bought a Grafton (my fourth one) a few years back in very very good condition. (ie it wasn't cracked or melted). I took it to Stephen for a quick tweak.
Now, anyone who knows Graftons, will know that the action feels spongy and Stephen mentioned he could improve that, but it would need better pads. Hmmm, I thought, OK why not. If anyone can polish a ****, Mr Howard can.
The result, probably the only Grafton in the world that plays without that sponginess, but to begin to imagine the pain he must have gone through, see the article.
Following the recent thread and video which surprised many folk, I feel it's only fair to continue Grafton Appreciation Week with a link to Stephen Howard's excellent article: The Naked Grafton.
Yes that's the very same Grafton in the thread and video that fooled you all (sorry).
Here's the story:
I bought a Grafton (my fourth one) a few years back in very very good condition. (ie it wasn't cracked or melted). I took it to Stephen for a quick tweak.
Now, anyone who knows Graftons, will know that the action feels spongy and Stephen mentioned he could improve that, but it would need better pads. Hmmm, I thought, OK why not. If anyone can polish a ****, Mr Howard can.
The result, probably the only Grafton in the world that plays without that sponginess, but to begin to imagine the pain he must have gone through, see the article.