This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Though there are some "other" techniques being talked about, I would = stick with lacquer/acetone. The ratio of the mix will depend on the = amount of solids in the lacquer, the type of hammer and what you are = trying to accomplish. =20 With S&S hammers I use a nitrocellulose lacquer diluted with acetone in = varying strengths: 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1. I will use the stronger mixes in = the upper range (1st and 2nd capo sections) and weaker mixes going down. = With the S&S hammer the mixture must penetrate under the strike point. = I actually apply the lacquer from the sides of the hammer so that I can = get it directly under the strike point and not let it get to the = crown--especially important in the low tenor. If I want to bring out = the attack a bit I will then apply a few drops (or less) directly on the = strike point. In situations where you need quick results (for instance, = pre concert prep) you can use plastic dissolved in acetone. The S&S = concert techs use one keytop (and front) dissolved in 8 oz. of acetone. = I would not use this solution for trying to build up the overall = firmness of the hammer (though some people do). Note that lacquer = solutions must be allowed to dry for at least a couple hours and better = overnight. They will continue to harden somewhat over the ensuing = weeks. =20 By the way, I don't use hardeners on tensioned hammers (Renner, Abel) = except in very unusual situations. =20 David Love ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Mitch Ruth=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: July 19, 2001 8:12 PM Subject: Shellac and Everclear List, I was just searching the archives for advice on "juicing" hammers. I = may have a need for doing so in the morning. Susan Kline started a = thread in which she mentions using shellac and alcohol as a hardening = agent. She also mentions that she likes to use shellac flakes instead = of premixed shellac. For those of you who use this concoction, are the = flakes a preference or a requirement to do a decent job? Thanks... Mitch Ruth DeMossville, KY -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----- Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : = http://explorer.msn.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ed/fe/76/b4/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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