Hammer hardeners: a poll

[David Love]

Acetone/keytop is not good for densifying the felt overall.  A drop or two
is ok to sharpen the attack on the crown.  I use lacquer.  The solution will
vary depending on the solids matter in the lacquer.  I use 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1,
depending on the section of the piano and how much densifying I need.  I use
a clear gloss, high solids nitrocellulose lacquer diluted with acetone.

David Love

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Wynne" <rustraze@optonline.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: July 04, 2002 12:52 PM
Subject: Hammer hardeners: a poll


Hi all,

While the subject of hammer voicing is being bandied about, I would like to
know what people's favorite hammer hardeners are.  I know that a lacquer
based solution requires some time for the results to show whereas the
acetone/keytop mixture works real quick.

Any comments?

-Matt