softening wippen cushions

[David Ilvedson]

Steaming would mean letting the cloth dry before reassembling the action?

David I.



----- Original message ---------------------------------------->
From: Phil Bondi <tito@philbondi.com>
To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 22:41:19 -0500
Subject: Re: softening wippen cushions


>> Dave, try steaming  them a la Roger Jollys hammer steaming  technique. I
>find
>> it works well for the whippens too.


>I'm not sure who sent this, but if the whippen (I hope that's spelled right)
>cushions aren't too awful bad, steam will bring them back.

>The only thing I'm not sure of is the longevity of steaming whip cushions.
>I've done a few sets myself with very good results, but I am concerned for
>the longevity.

>anyone? - Roger?

>-Phil Bondi (Fl.)
>tito@philbondi.com





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