[CAUT] [Files] wippen recond. photos (Modified by Kent Swafford)

[Fred Sturm]

Hi Mark,
	Finally got the time to look at the photos: nice display of a worthwhile 
procedure. One comment: I would sure iron that felt prior to reinstalling 
the stack on the keys. I'm talking fairly moderate heat, moderate pressure, 
regular clothes iron, one minute or so for the whole stack. Aids in 
minimizing later capstan turning, and reduces friction. Speaking of which, 
I'd brush on some powdered teflon while I was at it, too.

--On Tuesday, September 7, 2004 4:18 PM -0500 Mark Cramer 
<Cramer@BrandonU.ca> wrote:

>
> IMHO, steaming/bolstering restored the characteristics we want,
> (resilience, firmness, noise- reduction and minimal contact area) quickly
> and simply.
>
> Being able to "test" the firmness of these reconditioned parts, I'm  quite
> confident the results will be lasting, and when I return the action to
> the piano, I'd better take my capstan wrench! :>)
>
> BTW, we treated the regulating buttons exactly the same (sorry, no  photo)
> and noted the buttons compressed by about 25%, obviously felt firmer,  and
> had very little dimple remaining.


Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico