damper removal

[Bob Sadowski]

Dick,
     For years I've used a small iron called a "Sealector".  It has a face
approx. 11/2 inches by 6 inches.  I don't know if it's still available, but
the original intended use was in the model airplane hobby.  It's used for
applying a covering called "Monokote"  I put a few drops of water on what's
left of the damper remnants then apply the iron.  What's left comes off very
easily and is transfered to the iron.  I then quickly wipe the damper with a
paper towell to remove and glue residue.  Works very well.  Check Tower
hobbies for availability.  Hope this helps.

Bob Sadowski
Erie, PA

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Powell <dbpowell1@juno.com>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, September 05, 1998 10:31 AM
Subject: damper removal


>List , I would like to get some different ideas on damper head removal.
>
>I pull as much of the old dampers off as will come off & what ever
>doesn't come off I soak with vinegar. This works ok but is quite messy &
>tends to get on other parts of the action. I'm looking for a less messy
>method of removal.
>
>Thanks for any input,
>Dick-------Louisiana
>
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