Wurlitzer hammer heads

Avery Todd avery@ev1.net
Tue, 02 Sep 2003 17:49:40 -0500


Peter,

I don't understand.

At 04:33 PM 09/02/03 +0000, you wrote:
>Greetings Techs,
>but there are "weak spots" in the overall sound which on closer inspection,
>seems to be caused by poor hammer felt condition ( at the extreme treble end,
>not much felt left at all!)
>
>How will the hammer felt on these mickey mouse toys react if I use acetone 
>to harden?

As far as I know, acetone isn't a hardener, it's a carrier for some other
hardener.

>Is the felt sturdy enough to support this process which, as you know, is a 
>treatment
>usually reserved for the "harder felt" on acoustic actions.

Yes, it might be used to soften hammers a little, or at least to wash out
too much plastic/acetone mixture, but not to harden.

Am I misunderstanding something here?

>All post will be gratefully received.
>Peter

Avery



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