steam voicing

[Tom Cole]

Michael,

Having bought the 80w iron, I've learned to use it with good results.
The higher heat enables me to work more quickly and it's much less apt
to get too cool.

It's too hot to use directly on the hammer felt and for that purpose I
installed an inline rheostat that works very well.

I don't think the type of cloth makes all that much difference as long
as it can take the heat of the iron.

Tom Cole

Michael Musial wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> I have had a few problems trying steam voicing. This may actually
> be caused by the fact that I am not using Irish linen as Roger
> suggests. I have been using cotton muslin and it is not that great. I
> can not find real linen anywhere locally. (I am about to finally order
> some online) Anyway... Do most of you actually use linen for steam
> voicing?
> 
> My 40 watt iron seems to only be able to steam a few hammers
> before cooling off. I then have to wait a minute or so before steaming
> a couple more then the wait begins again. Is this typical? Do I just
> need more patience :)
>  --
> 
>  Michael Musial
>  Reedsville Pa