Yes, Roger definitely should be chiming in here. In addition to steaming, which I have used with good results on lacquer-hardened or age-hardened hammers, he has described a "wet-needling" process, consisting of saturating the hammer with a solvent (acetone?) then needling the wet hammer. I haven't tried this, but it might be something you should consider. Mike Spalding RPT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@philbondi.com> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 8:40 AM Subject: Re: lacquer softener > Dave, steaming hammers has had good, long-lasting results here. I believe > alot of the results depend on what kind of hammers/rocks have been > over-laquered, but in general, steaming gives quick, long-lasting results. I > have actually done steam, and then used needling to fine-voice after that, > also. > > Susan might be chiming in with alcohol as a softening agent..I personally > have only used it once with good results. I prefer steam. That's where my > personal comfort level is. > > Need to know more? Roger Bryant-Jolly should be answering to this thread > pretty soon with his 'should-be' patented method for steaming. The process > is quick..the results are immediate and long-lasting. > > -Phil Bondi (Fl.) > phil@philbondi.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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