[CAUT] Lacquering Steinway Hammers

[David Love]

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I didn't miss your point.  The issue speaks to the number of
applications that are typical in terms of Steinway's recommendation and
whether or not the solids content is the only factor that determines
density building.  There are different approaches to lacquering ranging
from Ed McMorrow's of using a seemingly dilute solution and many
applications, to those who advocate a one application approach and a
stronger solution.  Interestingly, since we don't know the solids
content of the lacquer that McMorrow used, it may be that his solution
was, in fact, not any different than the one Steinway generally
advocates.  You can certainly get a satisfactory result, at least in the
short term, either way.  How the hammer develops over time or the
stability of the voicing that results may be another matter.   Of
course, we can each go out and get a gallon of lacquer and start
experimenting (which I have done), but it might be useful, as a starting
point, to see what the general guidelines are from those who advocate
and have daily experience with this approach.  
 
David Love
davidlovepianos@comcast.net 
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Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 7:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [CAUT] Lacquering Steinway Hammers
 
  
 
  Hey David
 You missed my point entirely. But that's OK. My point was get some
lacquer then  try some on sample hammer & see what happens, Whatever
solids content it is can be adjusted by thinning unless the solids are
incredibly low.
  Dale
I think it's worth knowing whether or not different lacquers will
produce different results at similar dilution levels.  There is quite a
bit of difference between 12% and 26% solids if you are using a 3:1
dilution.  If Eric Schandall is correct in his report, then the solution
advocated by Steinway is a fairly light solution.  This might explain
why different people report using various dilution levels and seem to
achieve similar results.  Using a high solids lacquer with a 3:1
dilution may produce a hammer that has a much higher concentration of
lacquer than is desirable or that will develop well over time.  With all
the talk recently about "over lacquered hammers" and the wonders of
Wurzen, I think it's a microscope worth looking through.    
 
David Love
davidlovepianos@comcast.net 
 

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