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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Tom: It sounds like Baldwin us one of the leather
substitutes, such as Escaine (sp?). When it hardens up, it stays hard. You can
try roughenin it up, but usually one winds up replacing it after all else fails.
They used this stiff on upright catchers and hammer butts, creating loud
clicking and unhappy sounds from piano technicians.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Patrick C. Poulson<BR>Registered Piano
Technician<BR>530-265-1983</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>