Corks are fine, but not without glue. Cork does deteriorate and take compression set to the point that they will come out of the catcher. Glue the strap, not the cork, and let the cork clamp it in. Just a tiny dab will do it. A dab of Titebond on the back side of the catcher and bottom of the catcher shank will securely attach a strap in a spinet or anything else that doesn't have the catcher porthole. Why would the tab ever need to be glued to the wire? Haven't we dabbed enough? Ron N
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