Uprt Backcheck Felt

[bwaller@sunrise.alpinet.net]

Why not use wall paper remover as a solvent?  Apply the solvent "in
courses".  ie. Add a small amount of solvent to the felt the first time
through.  As soon as the felt has absorbed a little bit of solvent, it
becomes "thirsty" and will absorb far greater amounts on subsequent
applications.  Forcing the solvent into the felt too quickly will create
drips and runs into other areas.

Bruce

At 12:21 PM 8/22/96 -0400, you wrote:
>On Wed, 21 Aug 1996, John Peters wrote:
>
>>I'd be interested in hearing about favorite, innovative methods for removing
>>(& replacing) upright backcheck felt (e.g., soak and ignite, etc..:) Thanks
>>in advance.
>>John Peters, RPT
>
>I don't consider this innovative, but it is the only practical method
>that I know:  using a large hypodermic syringe loaded with water, inject
>each one with water, so that it is quite loaded.  Wait until the glue is
>completely softened (like an hour), then press in the lower part of the
>felt and SLIDE it upward, completely off.  Wipe edges with damp rag or
>damp paper towel (Bounty is best).  Same for dampers, and most other
>felt.
>
>Bill Bailer
>
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