damper flange cords

[Howard S. Rosen]

Hi Theodore, 

Thanks for your response to my original query re: these cords.

> I have used insulated wire in the past for
> repairs and the last one I did , I used it for a whole set. Easy to use
and
> cut and will stay in the slot with friction a lot easier and better. Just
> burnish it to get straight and cut it to exact length, press into the
slot
> with a duckbill parrallel pleir and set the spring. What I have used
lately to
> repair grand repetition spring cords is Gosling thread. It is a woven
> synthetic cord and is available at a fabric or sewing supply store. It
sells
> for about 25 cents a yard,and is heavy enough to work with easily.

Please elaborate on your insulated wire idea. Do you press fit this wire
into the grooves *without* glue? What guage is this wire? What do you mean
"burnish to get straight"? Thanks again for your input.

Howard S. Rosen, RPT
Boynton Beach, Florida