Linen

[Barbara Richmond]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: Linen


> >
> > 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... :)

Now, Ric...........

> > 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.

Thanks for the advice.


> > I've got my iron and am ready to go...........:-)
>
> May I ask just what kind of piano

It's my Steinway grand.

> and hammers you are working on ? Curious !

Groan.....you would ask.  Umm......I'm not sure!  (Boy, am I going to hear
about this!)  I guess I could call the guy who hung them and ask if he
remembers--it was 15 years ago!  Do I get the space cadet award?   The truth
is, I had my piano rebuilt at a point in my life when I had more money than
time.  (Besides, it was a major rebuilding job and I don't like to do that
stuff.)  Anyway, I'd like to try softening the shoulders to try for a bit
more sustain on a few notes that are pretty hard with lacquer.

Barbara Richmond, RPT