Friday, February 24, 2012

tympan covering

I recently replaced the Koverall fabric covering for my tympan with paper, shrunken into place. The paper seems much better, tough, very taut and flat, like a drum head. In addition, tape holds to the paper better than it does to the fabric.


I used the Permalin paper recommended by Rummonds. You can get reasonably small quantities from Steve Pratt at Pratt Wagon Works; Cove Fort; Beaver, Utah 84713. Phone/Fax: (435) 438-1024.


Preston
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5 comments:

  1. PrestonFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Also, some people use brown craft (Kraft?) paper, but I haven't tried it.

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  2. PrestonJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Steve Pratt died recently, sigh.
    He was an interesting man. Among other things, he build a number of replica hand presses, founding and machining the cast iron from scratch!

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  3. PrestonJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Steve Pratt died recently, sigh.
    He was an interesting man. Among other things, he build a number of replica hand presses, founding and machining the cast iron from scratch!

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  4. LynnJune 19, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    So what are the qualities of this paper--can you guess at a good substitute? I've seen the kraft paper being dampened and taped and then it shrinks.

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  5. PrestonJuly 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I'm not sure what makes it good and can't really suggest a substitute. My impression is that it's heavier than kraft paper. I expect when I run my supply down, I'll just use kraft paper. Next time I go to Daniel Smith, I'll take along a bit and see if I can find something comparable.

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