steinway over hardened hammer

[richard.ucci@att.net]

Horace,

I believe it is acetone. It was the standard hardener sold by Schaff,undiluted.


> 
> Hi, Richard,
> 
> A little more information, please:
> 
> What kind of hardener did you use, what did you use as a carrier (thinner), 
> what was the approximate strength of the solution, etc.?
> 
> There are a number of approaches, most of which will depend on this kind of 
> detail.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Horace
> 
> 
> Quoting richard.ucci@att.net:
> 
> > Hi Folks,
> > 
> > Tuned an "m" today and the client wanted the a-440 note a little louder.
> > Used some hammer hardener ,about eight drops from hypo oiler on
> > shoulders( I was pressed for time to get to next tuning) and striking
> > point. Hammer got VERY LOUD... I am going back tomorrow to bring it down.
> > Any suggestions?
> > 
> > Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano 
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