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<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>Hello,</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>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).</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>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.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>It is not that long to change the =
cloth if
worn (hot hide glue is necessary)</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>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.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>Best regards.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=615550106-31082004>Isaac OLEG</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma>-----Message d'origine-----<BR><B>De :</B> =
caut-bounces@ptg.org
[mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]<B>De la part de</B>
Wimblees@aol.com<BR><B>Envoyé :</B> lundi 30 août 2004 =
18:17<BR><B>À :</B> caut@ptg.org<BR><B>Objet :</B> Re: =
[CAUT] wippen
heels & steam<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT id=role_document =
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<DIV>In a message dated 8/30/04 11:00:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
Cramer@BrandonU.ca writes:</DIV>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px =
solid"><FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>Since then, I've =
used an iron
and damp cloth as you would if steaming out<BR>crushed wood veneer, =
and the
results are well worth it.<BR><BR>(follow-up with a dry-warm pressing =
with the
iron)<BR><BR>I also recommend bolstering wippen heels if =
possible/necessary
with bushing<BR>cloth, if they don't have this =
already.<BR><BR>Anything that
restores the charactristics of a new well-made part, and<BR>lasts, is =
worth a
try!<BR><BR>Mark Cramer,<BR>Brandon =
University<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Wim </DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>