Boston verts break-in? (xpost)

[Kevin E. Ramsey]

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And I agree that the first thing you should try to do on ANY hammer that =
needs brightening is to file it first. Once you get below the "fluff" =
you will find that it's as bright, if not brighter than you need. The =
only hammers that I would consider adding chemicals to are Steinway =
hammers, or else hammers where some block-head has killed them by =
over-needling.

By the way, when I sand hammers, I don't use a paddle. I use thin strips =
which I have cut to be just wider than the hammers. It works out easier =
that way. My last pass is with 800 grit, with the hammers blocked up to =
the let-off position and leveled. You have to blow the hammers out when =
you're done, but when do you not have to do that?
Kevin.
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  Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 7:15 PM
  Subject: Re: Boston verts break-in? (xpost)


           Boston Verticles tend to be less brighter than new Kawais.I =
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  with Richard that a good hammer fileing will bring up the tone,also =
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  regulation especially lost motion.These hammers are the hard pressed =
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  shoulder needleing can create some resilliancy and bring up the =
tone.Acetone=20
  and keytops(used spareingly)on the crowns may be needed if they want a =
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  zing or attack brightness.                              Robin Olson=20

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