lacquer softener

[Mike Spalding]

Yes, Roger definitely should be chiming in here.  In addition to steaming,
which I have used with good results on lacquer-hardened or age-hardened
hammers, he has described a "wet-needling" process, consisting of saturating
the hammer with a solvent (acetone?) then needling the wet hammer.  I
haven't tried this, but it might be something you should consider.

Mike Spalding RPT

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: lacquer softener


> Dave, steaming hammers has had good, long-lasting results here. I believe
> alot of the results depend on what kind of hammers/rocks have been
> over-laquered, but in general, steaming gives quick, long-lasting results.
I
> have actually done steam, and then used needling to fine-voice after that,
> also.
>
> Susan might be chiming in with alcohol as a softening agent..I personally
> have only used it once with good results. I prefer steam. That's where my
> personal comfort level is.
>
> Need to know more? Roger Bryant-Jolly should be answering to this thread
> pretty soon with his 'should-be' patented method for steaming. The process
> is quick..the results are immediate and long-lasting.
>
> -Phil Bondi (Fl.)
> phil@philbondi.com
>
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