Double strength juice is what? 4 to 1? 2 to 1. This is to stiffen the low shoulders right? David Ilvedson, RPT Date sent: Fri, 04 Jun 1999 15:42:59 -0400 To: pianotech@ptg.org From: "David C. Stanwood" <Stanwood@tiac.net> Subject: Re: Steinway Touchweight Problem.. Mike J. Send reply to: pianotech@ptg.org > I would call it (Steinway shape) more of an egg shape (the more pointed > end) when properly finished. > Don't expect this shape "out of the package". > > Most of the heavy filing and weight comes off the lower shoulder. We juice > the low shoulder with double strength hardener for easier filing, helps > bolster fff tone as well, and half strength on top. > > If more weight needs to come off, then we hollow felt out from the side of > the hammer. > If adding weight we use 0.109" soft lead wire pressed and expanded in a > hole in the molding. > > David Stanwood > > >... If Steinway hammer felt > >files in layers and out of the package they have a typical tear-drop shape, > >how do we achieve their prescribed diamond shape by removing even layers? > > > >Regard, > > > >Stan Kroeker > >Registered Piano Technician > David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA ilvey@jps.net
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