Roger Jolly wrote: > > Hi Rob, > Now comes the $64,000.00 (U.S.) question, is hammer reshapeing not > considered voicing or toneing? > I have been conducting experiments for the last three years on some > University grands, that were rehammered. Instead of very light sanding and > light needling every 12 months, I have steamed the grooves out with a > slightly damp cloth, initial indications seem to show that you can "pop > out" the grooves, minimising the amount of needling and reshaping. Two > advantages that I can see, less mass removal, therefore less touch weight > variance, less invasive due to the requirement to needle. If you are going > to try this the cloth should be bearly damp, and not wet as in radical > toning down. If you have had no experience with steam this is NOT the place > to start. > Rob you commented about a three week thread, I'll help play devils advocate. > Regards Roger Very interesting, Roger... I suppose this could relate to the idea of raising the grain on wood using a little water. As a result putting the hammers back into service and beating them against the strings in the identical location, however, I would think that the effert would be short term. Have you noticed this at all??? I would also expect that complete revoicing with hardener would also be a requirement since steam would most definently make them softer. I have never considered placing a damp cloth over hammers for steaming. This is used in conjunction with a heat gun, correct? How long does this take? You may have one the $64K prize here but before I right a check I would really be interested in knowing how long the results last. Okay, let's all gear up for that 3-week thread... Rob Goodale, RPT
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