Yes... but you are one of those who actually knows the difference and when to use what. I was refering more to the folks that just grab for lacquer any time they need to get more power... with out thinking further on the matter. Cheers RicB David Love wrote: >Because the hammers we are using don't respond to needling in the same way. >NY Steinway hammers, which I use on NY Steinways (a large percentage of my >hammer replacement jobs) need some hardening. Likewise, Isaac and certain >Ronsen hammers also need the application of hardeners. When I encounter >Renner, Abel, Yamaha, Kawai or other hammers that call for needle >techniques, that's what I use. Hopefully, people aren't using hardeners on >these types of hammers. > >David Love >davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > > > > >>Just for the sake of debate and to stimulate a bit of thought... I would >>like to question why it is that techs so often seem so ready to reach >>for the hammer dope bottle. >> >>
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