This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment In this particular case, Yamaha didn't use hide glue for damper felts I'm quite sure of. The fastest method I've used was to cut the damper felt leaving the underfelt, and then use wallpaper remover solution with very hot water. I just brush the solution on until the felts are wet. Then leave it on for about 15 minutes. I then take the steam approach (slightly damp rag with iron set on cotton) and just steam away for about 5 seconds. This will soften the glue and it will peel off leaving a clean surface ready for new dampers. Marcel Carey, RPT Sherbrooke, QC -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Joe Garrett Sent: October 10, 2004 1:56 PM To: pianotech Subject: Re: grand damper felt removal Because our modern piano builders choose/chose to use glues that sped up production, but are next to impossible to remove with conventional means, (ie.heat, moisture, etc.), the only way I've found that works is brute force! First, I "peal" the majority of the felt off. Next, I go to my 1"X42" vertical sander and SAND the remaining felt off, down to bare wood. The main problem with this, is that you have to be VERY accurate with this technique, else you'll have head surfaces that are not square with the sides. If someone can come up with something less traumatic, I definately would like to know what it is! Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/5c/12/96/2b/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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