New Bostons

[Fred S. Sturm]

    I'll echo what Phil says, and refer to what Roger wrote, too: day to day,
steam voicing as maintenance is a quick, well aimed shot to the very crown.
Pulls the grooves back virtually level. Then iron. This is the very best way to
extend the useful lives of hammers available. (The alternative is to file and
sugarcoat, which will get you to need replacement real quick).
    For my part, I much prefer doing my shoulder work with needles, assuming I
have hammers like Abels. I like the control and the results better. But when
the hammers are rocks, and I'm facing hours of torture (Samicks and the like),
steam is the way to go. Then maybe needles for finish.
Regards,
Fred Sturm

Phil Bondi wrote:

> I want to back up Roger's recent statement of Steam Voicing by saying I have
> used this technique on new and old hammers, Asian and American alike, with
> great long-term results.
>
> There's quite a few new Grands in SWFL under 5'(mostly Asian hammers) that
> sound alot bigger than they are, thanks to steam voicing.
>
> On these rock-hard hammers, steam opens them up to accept needling for the
> final touch, but without steam first, it's like trying to poke a hole in a
> rock with a blade of grass.
>
> -Phil Bondi (Fl.)
> phil@philbondi.com
>
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