Actually, I take a different approach. I dont use a linen cloth at all. I prefer to brush on a drop or two of water exactly where I want the steam to penetrate, then use the iron as Roger suggests. I find this easier to work with and it relieves my mind about having a damp cloth hanging over a bunch of hammers for a period of time. (I know Roger.... does no harm... still, I like the one at a time approach). I also can see the hammers while I work with them in this fashion. 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 -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway mailto:Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
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