soften over-lacquered hammers?

[David Porritt]

I've had very good success with 1 part of "Snuggle" fabric softener and
7 parts of isopropyl alchohol.  Put it on the striking surface so it
covers 11:00 to 1:00.  Dry them with a hair dryer and give it a try.
It really does a great job of softening the hammer and it lasts a long
time.

Let us know how you did.

Dave Porritt
SMU - Dallas

On Mon, 15 Apr 1996 JR450@aol.com wrote:

> I am servicing a Steinway D that has hammers that are hard as rocks. Even the
> crown of the hammer has been lacquered. Does anyone have any suggestions for
> softening these rocks? Someone suggested a few drops of lacquer thinner on
> the crown. Has anyone had any success with this.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Ross
> Rochester, NY
>