Accurate cutting strips of cloth for Damper backing

[David Ilvedson]

Really?...if I have two damper heads next to each other, one with the other without back, I can see less bounce and hear better dampening?

David I.



----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman@cox.net>
To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: 9/18/2005 10:06:15 AM
Subject: Re: Accurate cutting strips of cloth for Damper backing



>> "...it MUST have those red backs sandwiched between the damper felt and 
>> the hardwood damper heads!"
>>  
>> Why?
>>  
>> Terry Farrell

>The dampers work better with the felt backing. It's a shock absorber 
>that limits bounce and tends to keep the damper in contact with the 
>string better. Plain old name board felt, glued on to the damper, 
>and trimmed with scissors is quick, easy, and simple.

>Ron N
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