Lacquering Hammers Wait to Play On?

[Greg Newell]

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Roger,
    Although I did not ask the original question I appreciate yours and
others answers on the subject. I really only posted to help clarify the
original question. Nice to hear from you!

Greg

jolly roger wrote:

> At 12:56 AM 12/4/01 -0500, you wrote:
>
>> Wim,
>>     I disagree. I think the answer to the original question, "how
>> long do I wait" makes a great deal of difference whether one is
>> using Acetone / Keytop or Lacquer. Lacquer will dry much slower and
>> acetone / keytop is playable within the time of a normal service
>> call. This is why I wanted to not mix the topic. If your experience
>> is different I sure would be interested to hear EXACTLY what
>> materials i.e.. lacquers and in what strengths (mixtures) you are
>> using them.
>>
>> Greg
>
> Hi Greg,
>                I recently completed a Steinway D that need 3
> applications to get the power I needed for full Orchestra.  Waited 3
> days in between each application of 4:1 thinner to laquer.  Excellent
> results.  24hrs is the norm, but in future I will use the 3 day period
> if practical.
> I would only use the keytop material very sparingly at the strike
> point when my back is against the wall.  1hr. and it's workable.  I
> don't like the tone it produces at ppp.  FWIW.
>
> Regards Roger

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Greg Newell
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