Dowel top caps

[Clyde Hollinger]

Joe,

Yeah, I think it's a strange name, too, but check the Schaff catalog, and that's
what they call them; I didn't make it up.  But they're discontinued.

I know how to do it the "old" way, but replacing the rubber gizmo would be
faster and hopefully just as good.

Regards,
Clyde

Joseph Garrett wrote:

> Clyde said: "In vertical pianos, on top of the dowel rod that goes from the
> damper
> pedal lever to the action, there is often a pin with a rubber "dowel top
> cap" on it.  These rubber thingies wear out pretty quickly.  Schaff has
> nothing available.  I know I can get these from Yamaha, but I hate to
> pay $5 or whatever to have them ship me out a couple 25-cent parts.
> Anyone advise me?
>
> Regards,
> Clyde Hollinger, RPT
>
> Clyde,
> Hmmm? Nomenclature/Nomenclature?<G> Why not do it the olde way. Take two
> strips of felt or leather, about 3/8" wide by 2" long. Feed them through the
> damper lever hole so they double back on themselves. Glue the "tab(s)" that
> protrudes, with any kind of glue and clamp with a clothes pin.
> Best Regards,
>
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
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