steam voicing

[Richard Brekne]

Actually, I take a different approach. I dont use a linen cloth at all. I
prefer to brush on a drop or two of water exactly where I want the steam
to penetrate, then use the iron as Roger suggests. I find this easier to
work with and it relieves my mind about having a damp cloth hanging over a
bunch of hammers for a period of time. (I know Roger.... does no harm...
still, I like the one at a time approach). I also can see the hammers
while I work with them in this fashion.


Michael Musial wrote:

> Hi
>
> I have had a few problems trying steam voicing. This may actually
> be caused by the fact that I am not using Irish linen as Roger
> suggests. I have been using cotton muslin and it is not that great. I
> can not find real linen anywhere locally. (I am about to finally order
> some online) Anyway... Do most of you actually use linen for steam
> voicing?
>
> My 40 watt iron seems to only be able to steam a few hammers
> before cooling off. I then have to wait a minute or so before steaming
> a couple more then the wait begins again. Is this typical? Do I just
> need more patience :)
>  --
>
>  Michael Musial
>  Reedsville Pa

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no