[CAUT] wippen heels & steam

[Isaac OLEG]

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Hello,

I see that part in need of tension (rebound is adbsorbing part of the wooden
noises), not much softness, the fluff add friction, but I had good result
polishing the capstan (and "cleaning" or "activating" the whippen cloth  a
tad) with a felt wedge inserted at that place (action in the piano).

I don't trust much the damp iron treatment, while I use it on recent cushion
after brushing them (with a soft brush) follow with a dry iron.
It is not that long to change the cloth if worn (hot hide glue is
necessary)

Needling it is useless in my opinion (like anything that destroy the
material). Cloth quality may be the best available. That part is one of the
most important part in a grand action, for its firmness, shape, cloth and
even density of the wood.

Best regards.

Isaac OLEG


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Envoye : lundi 30 aout 2004 18:17
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Objet : Re: [CAUT] wippen heels & steam


In a message dated 8/30/04 11:00:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
Cramer@BrandonU.ca writes:
  Since then, I've used an iron and damp cloth as you would if steaming out
  crushed wood veneer, and the results are well worth it.

  (follow-up with a dry-warm pressing with the iron)

  I also recommend bolstering wippen heels if possible/necessary with
bushing
  cloth, if they don't have this already.

  Anything that restores the charactristics of a new well-made part, and
  lasts, is worth a try!

  Mark Cramer,
  Brandon University

Another thing I do with wippen cushions is remove the black residue with a
brass brush, the ones you use when soldering brass pipe. It fluffs up the
felt a little. I will then also use a voicing needles to "voice" the cushion
to soften them even more.

Wim

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