-----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of gordon stelter Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 2:10 PM To: Pianotech Subject: RE: Replacing Grand Jack Cords 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: > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ Gordon, Here I am ,the defender of a natural substance from Gordon Stelter, Champion of the Oppressed! Hey Thumpy, did you realize that innocent silk worms are being exploited against their will, just for the edification of humans. I think we have a new cause here! SAVE THE SILK WORMS!!!! I'll start with a charitable contribution and establishment of a foundation to find homes for the displaced silk worms. Ahhh ---makes me all warm and fuzzy. Tom Driscoll
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