METH/WATER for hard hammers

[Richard Brekne]

I aggree about the less water buisness. I typically use no more then 20 % water,
and rather use a couple applications if neccessary. I also find that usually
after the first application, useing a bit of steam voicing does the trick for a
finishing touch.

just my experience..

Johannes28@AOL.COM wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> I just this morning used the methyl/water solution for softening hammers and
> it works great though I need to adjust my ratios.  Most people say use 50%
> methly alchohol to 50% water but I think less water makes a more subtle
> change.  The more water the more the tone gets wiped out.  Right?
>
> The solution is a lot easier on the hammers - those needles can really do a
> butcher job on worn hammers.  This solution is much nicer to them and the
> hammers will last longer for it.  I'm waiting to see if using the solution
> makes the voicing last longer than using needles.  (These are heavy use worn
> pianos and come up fast!!)
>
> Some needling may be needed to tweak the voicing but you can do most of it
> with meth/water and save the hammers.
>
> Anyone else have ideas on this?
>
> Johannes Spannung

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Richard Brekne
Associate PTG, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway