Newbie; Cleaning actions

[Greg T]

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Brian,

I have been away from this list for about that time...I do know about =
sandblasting action parts but have never heard of a technique to =
revitalize old crusty compressed felt via sandblasting, either with sand =
or pecan shells...

Best,
Greg
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  From: Brian Lawson=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 2:35 PM
  Subject: Re: Newbie; Cleaning actions


  About two years ago sandblasting was discussed - not actually sand but =
ground pecan nut shells

  Brian


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    From: Greg T=20
    To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
    Sent: 05 May, 2002 09:01 PM
    Subject: Re: Newbie; Cleaning actions


    Hazen,

    Could you describe your use of a sandblaster to revitalize old =
crusty and compressed felt?=20

    Best,
    Greg

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      From: HazenBannister@cs.com=20
      To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
      Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 1:35 PM
      Subject: Re: Newbie; Cleaning actions


      Hi,=20
      You can use an air compressor,leaf blower,or vacumn cleaner to =
blow out the action.=20
      I have a sand blaster (inexpensive to make) ,that I use,to clean =
action parts.Also half ammonia,half water,will get rid of all kinds of =
dirt,and debris.The sand blaster will also revitalize old crusty,and =
compressed felt.=20
      Hazen Bannister=20

      In a message dated 05/05/2002 12:52:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, =
claudia_cimenti@mail.com writes:=20



        2. A quick question on cleaning actions: The old upright I am =
restoring has=20
        an extremely dirty action. It is very very dusty. How would you =
go about=20
        cleaning this? I would be interested in hearining how you would =
go about=20
        doing this with a minimum set of tools ("the hard way"), or in =
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        established shop.=20






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