<html> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)"> <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue> <div class=Section1> From C6 up I just soak it straight over the top and usually two applications—I start with that section and then soak it again when I’m done with the other section, I don’t necessarily let it dry first.   Below C6 I apply to the shoulders just slightly above 9:00 and 3:00 and let it creep toward the strike point.  As I go lower and lower in the tenor I try to graduate the creep slightly so that by the time I get to the lowest note in the tenor I don’t let it creep quite all the way to the strike point during the application process (it seems to get there eventually anyway).  Reason being that the low tenor on most Steinways is often kind of honky and I don’t want too much lacquer near the strike point.  If it goes there not a big deal with the strength that I’m using, just needle it out or put a couple of drops of pure acetone on the crown after the application.  Going into the bass I allow it to creep again to the strike point for the bi chords and just soak it over the top on the monochords.  That’s usually enough.   <div> David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net www.davidlovepianos.com </div> -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of reggaepass@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:41 AM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: New Steinway Hammers was---hammer thickness trimming jig   David, <div>   </div> <div> I just installed my first set of Ronsens on a Steinway.  I'm impressed with what I hear right out of the box.  That said, like you, I want to add lacquer, on this set and for this particular piano and client, perhaps ONLY from C6 on up.  Thanks for the specs on what kind of lacquer you use and in what proportions on these hammers.  My question is: where do you apply it--at 9 & 3 o'clock?  From the top of the moulding?  Soak the whole thing? </div> <div>   </div> <div> The benefit of your experience in this particular matter will be much appreciated. </div> <div>   </div> <div> Alan Eder </div> <div> -----Original Message----- From: David Love <davidlovepianos@comcast.net> To: 'Pianotech List' <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 4:37 pm Subject: RE: New Steinway Hammers was---hammer thickness trimming jig <div id="AOLMsgPart_0_e3e83036-64f4-4341-b44f-f6b2c67eabdb"><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>I don't know why anyone would use a Steinway hammer when you can get a Bacon</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>felt hammer custom made and dimensioned with no lacquer from Ronsen.  The</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>hammers I've been getting from him have been outstanding.  They do require</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>an application of lacquer but I'm using one 9:1 solution through the set,</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>maybe two applications above C6 and that is plenty to bring out the tone</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>quality tone.  That's with MacLac High</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt> Solids G-23 clear gloss lacquer</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>(solids content do vary between lacquers).  10 grams of lacquer to 90 grams</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>of acetone in this case.  They're less expensive too!    </tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt> </tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt>David Love</tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt><a href="mailto:davidlovepianos@comcast.net">davidlovepianos@comcast.net</a> </tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt><a href="http://www.davidlovepianos.com" target="_blank">www.davidlovepianos.com</a></tt></pre><pre style='margin-left:.5in;background:white'><tt> </tt></pre></div> </div>  <div id=u8CADBFAFFF23CC7-111C-C2C> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> <a href="http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap00050000000010" target="_blank" title="http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap00050000000010">Get the MapQuest Toolbar</a>. Directions, Traffic, Gas Prices & More! </div> </div> </body> </html>