[pianotech] Hammer Softener

[John Formsma]

Thanks for all the replies so far.

Wim, I was using three needles the other day, but also tried my single
"ring" needle tool that I got from Jurgen a few years ago. Love that thing,
by the way.

I'm wondering about the concept of steam voicing on lacquered hammers. Will
that even work well since we're dealing with actual hard substances in the
hammer--as opposed to hard felt? For instance, the treble hammers are crusty
hard. Rubbing a fingernail along the sides of the hammers reveals this.

I do carry the stuff for steam voicing, so I might give that a try if the
other methods don't give good results.

--
JF

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 12:22 PM, <tnrwim at aol.com> wrote:

> John
>
> Are you using one needle or multiple needles in your voicing tool?  I've
> been using the single needle since going to the Steinway voicing seminar at
> the factory. A single needle can penetrate much deeper, although you do have
> to make more penetrations. And don't be afraid to put the needle in the
> strike point.
>
> The other option is steam voicing. There have been several posts on that
> over the years, so maybe you can look in the archives. I've had good results
> with that on a number of Asian pianos. (and one Mason & Hamlin).
>
> Wim
>
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