FW: Re: Steamer

[Ed Sutton]

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Dale-

Yes, this is a two day refurbishing (including hammer shaping and action clean, lube and regulation, and a bit of case repair) on a little grand which isn't really worth rebuilding.  They sent it to my shop while they move to a new house.

With a portable air compressor or small wet/dry vac it could be done in home.

I would especially suggest the steamer for key bushing, hammer and damper revitalization in practice room and classroom pianos.  Unlike modified hot pots and percolators, it is self-contained, neat and safe; easy to use on location.

Ed S.


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In a message dated 6/24/2004 6:37:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, ed440@mindspring.com writes:
 Hi Ed
   This sounde like an in shop procedure for refurbishing as opposed to restoring that takes a day or so. Am I right? Or is this an in home procedure as well?
   Dale


David

1-Remove bass strings from hitchpins, string on a coat hanger and tie to
the light fixture.
2-Stuff a narrow rag in gap between long bridge and plate.
3-Spray with steamer, which leaves a coat of condensation.
4-Use compressed air to drive moisture into the rag.
5-Repeat 3 & 4.
6- Jab hog bristle brush beween hitchpins & strings to pick up moisture,
wiping brush frequently on a towel to dry it.
7-Quick touch up with Q-tips

The tuning pin area looked good after close compressed air and dry
brushing, so I left it alone.

For soundboard:
1-Pull dampers and guiderails for better access.
2-Polish plain wire with green plastic scour pads.
3-Use Spurlock soundboard tools to push sponges and rags under strings.
(The steam was most useful in softening the edges of a spill stain.)
4-Finish strings with very light coat of oil. 

Ed
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