JIMRPT@aol.com wrote: > > Warren; > 1. They are usually press fit, I believe, but I would braze it in. (or use CA > Glue) > 2. The originals are brass, so they don't have to be too awfully strong. I > use a piece of brass stock from the hobby shop. > 3. When the sustenuto is working properly there is not much pressure on the > "stirrup". > 4. Polish the new wire 'before' bending. > 5. Rule of thumb for sustenuto work "firmly held is good, tightly held is > not." > 6. Have fun! > Jim Bryant (FL) Thanks Jim, good advice! Warren -- Home of The Humor List Warren D. Fisher fish@communique.net Registered Piano Technician Piano Technicians Guild New Orleans Chapter 701
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