What hammers, juicing method do you recommend, please? (Seriousquestion)

[David Love]

Different hammers require different treatment in terms of hardeners. 
Though I prefer lacquer/acetone, the concentration will vary depending on
the hammer and there may be other methods to try first before adding
hardeners.  I don't see any problem in divulging the maker, many hammers
require some hardening in the upper end.

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: gordon stelter <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>
> To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 3/8/2003 7:41:01 AM
> Subject: What hammers, juicing method do you recommend, please?
(Seriousquestion)
>
> Hello, everyone.
>      I just rebuilt a 1922 Krakauer 50" upright, and
> am not entirely satisfied with the tone in the
> tenor/treble areas ( bass is glorious! ). I used
> hammers from a very nice fellow ( name withheld ), but
> these areas are a bit "dull" and "thunky". Now, some
> of this may be due to the very light, low tension
> scale of this piano ( and correspondingly small ribs
> ), but I would like top "bring up" this area, and seek
> advice regarding favorite methods. Acetone and
> keytops? Lacquer? (What kind?) Pianotech's acrylic
> pellets? Please advise.
>     Also: What hamers do you recommend for a big, old,
> well-built American upright from WWI era?
>      Humbly,
>      Thump
>
> P.S. As you hopefully have noticed, I've been keeping
> politics and pets off my posts, so please reward me
> with your heartfelt advice.
>
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