Replacing Grand Jack Cords

[gordon stelter]

Yes, Tom,
    Until the piano is played again, vigorously, and
then "intact" does not amount to much......
     Anyway: I have always just drilled out the old
cord and wooden plug, usually by pushing against a bit
in a drill press, then put in a new cord around some
appropriately sized round object ( keep those jokes to
yourselves, lads! ) held the waste ends ( pulled taut
) against the sides with pliers, and plugged the whole
business from behind with a toothpick dipped in glue.
Trimmed with razor when dry.
     Good enough, or have ye a better suggestion?
     Haven't really done a set in years, and am
therefore, suddenly "all ears". 
     Thump

--- Tom Driscoll <tomtuner@attbi.com> wrote:
> 
> Joseph Garrett
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:50 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Replacing Grand Jack Cords
> 
> I would recommend using Braided Casting line, rather
> than the Silk Cord,
> that is offered by the suppliers. It's easier to
> work with. And, I think
> it's longevity is better.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> 	
> Joe,
> 	I was under the impression that silk cord had
> excellent strength
> and longevity. Case in point those hundred year old
> grand whippens where
> the only thing intact IS the silk cord .
> 	Tom Driscoll
> 
> 
> 
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