Hey guys, I've said it before, but somehow ya weren't paying attention. The best way to "iron" damper felt, is with the Renner Damper pliers. Put the plier head(s) on a coffee warmer. That is sufficient heat to get the job done and not over do it. Very light pressure ONLY!, (almost none!) Let the heat do the work. This will take a large percentage of the "swoosh" out of the bi-cord, tri-chord dampers. Try it, you'll like it. Yeah, I know the pliers are "expensive", in relation to a pair of "made in china" pliers from your local big box store, but they are made specifically for piano work, and marketed by a company that cares about QUALITY! Which is what we all should care about, in regard to our tools! Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
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