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<div>At 9:49 PM -0400 7/1/02, Susan Lund wrote:</div>
<div>I need to brighten the tone on a set of grand hammers that have
been treated with fabric softener. I would appreciate any
suggestions. Also any comments on this particular
practice, positive and/or negative.</div>
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<div>You didn't say what kind of hammers these were, but after a
stiff does of Downy, little matter. Treat them as you would raw NY
Steinway hammers, reconstituting the tone by reinforcing. Shoulders
first, then the crown as needed. Yes, reinforcer can attach to slimed
fibers.</div>
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<div>Bill Ballard RPT</div>
<div>NH Chapter, P.T.G.<br>
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"Filing the bridgepins sure puts a sparkle on the restringing,
but is best done before the plate is re-installed"<br>
...........recent shop journal entry</div>
<div>+++++++++++++++++++++</div>
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