Back Check Leather Clamps

[gordon stelter]

That's a lovely photo, Joe, but I don't "get it".
First, I guess you mean "catchers", as every upright
I've seen only had buckskin on the catchers. The
backchecks are hard felt.
     Next, I don't understand how these are to be
used. Your descriptiion is probabbly fine, but I'm an
idjit. Please paraphrase for idjits.
     Thanks!
     Thump

P.S. Are these useful for actual "backchecks" ( as in
grand actions ) too?
P.P.S. Where does one get the soft, thin felt strips
that go under the buckskin on grand backchecks ? What
do the supply companies call it ???
P.P.P.S. I expect that one of pur beloved suppliers
will be carrying the wondrous "Ecsaine", soon!


--- Joe Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Here's a "Scan" of what a Back Check Leather Clamp
> looks like. They're made out of Clothes Pins. Take
> the "pin" apart and drill a 7/32" hole in one of the
> "jaws". Then slice it with a fine hand saw, parallel
> to the hole sides. The other side  should be
> flattened on a sander or such so that that surface
> will hold the leather flat on the back check.
> Michael's description is correct. Glue the leather
> to the "curve" first, then do the "flat". Usually,
> this can be done without removing the butts from the
> action. The most difficult part is getting the olde
> leather off, first.<G> BTW, use hot hide glue. You
> can do the whole set in less than 2 hours, IMO.
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares R I>
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