New Steinway Hammers was---hammer thickness trimming jig

[David Ilvedson]

Soak that baby....

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: reggaepass at aol.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 9/3/2008 9:41:09 AM
Subject: Re: New Steinway Hammers  was---hammer thickness trimming jig


>David,



>I just installed my first set of Ronsens on a Steinway. Â I'm impressed with what I 
>hear right out of the box. Â That said, like you, IÂ want to add lacquer, on this set 
>and for this particular piano and client, perhaps ONLY from C6 on up. Â Thanks for 
>the specs on what kind of lacquer you use and in what proportions on these 
>hammers. Â My question is: where do you apply it--at 9 & 3 o'clock? Â From the top 
>of the moulding? Â Soak the whole thing?




>The benefit of your experience in this particular matter will be much appreciated.




>Alan Eder



>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Love <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
>To: 'Pianotech List' <pianotech at ptg.org>
>Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 4:37 pm
>Subject: RE: New Steinway Hammers  was---hammer thickness trimming jig








>I don't know why anyone would use a Steinway hammer when you can get a Bacon
>felt hammer custom made and dimensioned with no lacquer from Ronsen.  The
>hammers I've been getting from him have been outstanding.  They do require
>an application of lacquer but I'm using one 9:1 solution through the set,
>maybe two applications above C6 and that is plenty to bring out the tone
>quality tone.  That's with MacLac High Solids G-23 clear gloss lacquer
>(solids content do vary between lacquers).  10 grams of lacquer to 90 grams
>of acetone in this case.  They're less expensive too!    

>David Love
>davidlovepianos at comcast.net 
>www.davidlovepianos.com




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