[CAUT] undercovers

[Fred Sturm]

Am I happy with the results? Not entirely, but it helps. I use  
similar material bought from the remnants table at about $1 a yard  
(took some looking).
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu



On May 19, 2006, at 12:15 PM, John Minor wrote:

> Fred,
>
> Are you happy with the results of the undercovers helping
> maintain stability? Do you use the damp chaser undercover
> material?
>
> John Minor
> University of Illinois
>
> Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 07:30:02 -0600
> From: Fred Sturm <fssturm at unm.edu>
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] rehearsal room climate swings
> To: College and University Technicians <caut at ptg.org>
>
> 	BTW, I have been installing undercovers now with hooks and
> grommets.
> Small brass grommets (I think 1/8" for the hole), installed with
> pliers type tool. These are available (grommets and tool) at
> fabric
> and hobby stores. It's quick and neat. First drill pilot holes
> and
> install hooks on the inside of the rim, about 18" centers,
> closer
> where curves require. Fold a "hem" in the fabric, starting at
> the
> bass corner of the piano, punch a hole with leather pliers-style
> punch, insert grommet, squeeze with grommet tool, put on hook.
> Move
> to the next hook. The benefit, in addition to ease of
> installation,
> is ease of removal for service. (Some day I'll get a camera to
> take
> along with me and do pix).
> Regards,
> Fred Sturm
> University of New Mexico
> fssturm at unm.edu