Linen

[Richard Brekne]

Barbara Richmond wrote:
> List,
>  
> OK, I have Roger's recommended method for hammer steaming in front of me. 
>  
> Listed is 10" x 6" length of Irish linen.  Here's my question:  Does it 
> have to be Irish linen, or can it be a good quality, rather 
> expensive 100% linen, medium weight (similar I suppose to a cloth 
> napkin) from the fabric store in Central Illinois? 

You definantly want quality as opposed to Irish... :)

> Or are we talking 
> lightweight like handkerchiefs? 

A hanky might do just fine actually. Dont get it too wet... rather be 
conservative the first time around until you get the hang of this.

>  
> I've got my iron and am ready to go...........:-)

May I ask just what kind of piano and hammers you are working on ? Curious !
>  
>  
> Barbara Richmond, RPT

RicB