This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment OK David, I'll bite. Are you sure that there was a dramatic reduction in = the sound from needling the wippen cushion? If so, why go to all the = trouble doing that, when you can simply replace them all in probably = less time than it would take to needle them. If you DO needle them, I = guarantee that the cloth will just pack back down in a short time, so = why bother? Just take out the action, put it on the bench, cut off the = action cloth, slit a section of new cloth the width of the wippen, cut = it into sections with a guillotine, and glue the new pieces on. Simple, = and good for another twenty years or longer. I hope that helps.=20 ----- Original Message -----=20 From: David Ilvedson=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 7:21 PM Subject: softening wippen cushions List, I have a Feurich 190 Grand with a lot of clack on release. I pulled = one wippen and needled the cushion. Noise dramatically reduced. = Question: Has anyone tried Downy or steam on these babies? I noticed = that the hammer level was raised slightly with the needling fluffing up = the cloth so I'm wondering what softeners might do. I'd have to = completely dry the cushions before reassembling the action or I suppose = cupping would occur from the capstan? That would be a = drawback...needles might be quicker...does any of this last very long? David I. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/f2/97/99/6d/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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