Hey Ed, interested in revitalization of felt, especially hammers. Is it that they are hard and the steam swells them and adds resilience? I too, was concerned about moisture on strings. Is the steam hot? How 'bout oil? Is it mineral oil? How applied? I've seen it on a couple of Yamahas, but didn't know if it was factory, since I've seldom seen it. P.S. Leaving for Nashville tomorrow if I don't respond. Are you going? Thanks. Lance Lafargue, RPT LAFARGUE PIANOS New Orleans Chapter, PTG 985.72P.IANO llafargue@charter.net -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ed Sutton Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:51 PM To: College and University Technicians; caut@ptg.org Subject: Steamer Dear List- Yesterday I purchased Singer Lazer Steamer for $49 at home Depot. I'm delighted with it. It looks like a big teapot with a downward pointing nozzle. It squirts a jet of steam when you press a trigger button. So far I've tried it for softening dampers, reviving hammers, reviving keybushings and back key rail cloth, all with good results. I tested for removing key bushings and found it worked well on hide glue, but needed a little glue softener added to the bushing for white glue. The great delight was cleaning a plate and soundboard. It was the best I've ever done at getting the dirt out between strings at the hitchpins. I've used many home made steam shooters. None come near the ease and dependability of this gadjet. Ed Sutton _______________________________________________ caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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