David, I have a set of Yamaha keys I use for plugs so if you end up making your own, I can give you some good wood... David I. ----- Original message ----------------------------------------> From: David Love <davidlovepianos@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Received: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 19:33:37 -0700 Subject: Re: Plugs/Mike Kurta >Actually, what I am looking for are plugs for keys. 1/4" x 1" for plugging >old capstan holes and various sizes for holes from key leads. I would like >to find them in sugar pine. Pianotek, I know, sells birch plugs. Cutting >my own is certainly doable, but it's a time waster. I'd rather buy them in >bulk. >David Love >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Mike McCoy" <mjmccoyrpt@earthlink.net> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org> >Sent: August 28, 2002 10:38 AM >Subject: Re: Plugs/Mike Kurta >If you are looking for plugs for pinblocks, give Webb Phillips a call >1-888-622-7426 (888-MAC-PIAN-O) >Mike >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org> >Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 11:57 AM >Subject: Plugs/Mike Kurta >> Mike, >> I just scanned the Rockler Woodworking & Hardware site. Didn't see >anything >> in there that was all that pertinent to pianos. The type of "plugs" I use >> are made out of pinblock stock/Maple/Beech and are at least 1 1/4" long! >> "Fluted" plugs etc. are hardly ever used for serious piano work, IMHO. >> Best Regards, >> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) >> >> Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G} >> >>
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