Where do I find spurlock articles?

[Thomas Cole]

Julia,

Go to: http://www.pianofortesupply.com/dampers1.html

Tom Cole

Farrell wrote:

> Where do I find them?
>  
> Thanks,
> Julia Gottshall
> REading, PA
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Farrell <mailto:mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
>     To: Pianotech List <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>
>     Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:04 PM
>     Subject: Re: Longer dampers than original
>
>     It is a good idea "to replace dampers on an old upright with ones
>     that are longer". I highly recommend getting a copy of Bill
>     Spurlock's paper on Vertical Damper
>     Replacement http://www.spurlocktools.com/id36.htm   .   Piano
>     Forte Supply has 55 mm and 67 mm long upright bass dampers:
>      http://www.pianofortesupply.com/dampers1.html
>      
>     Yes, you could measure the spring tension with a spring gauge, but
>     any old upright is likely to have very weak wires. Consider
>     replacement - and it is often easier to replace the entire damper
>     lever assembly.
>      
>     I guarantee you, you don't want to mess with upright dampers
>     without Bill Spurlock's paper in front of you. Only $2.50 and
>     worth hundreds easily.
>      
>     Terry Farrell
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>          
>                   Is it a bad idea to replace dampers on an old
>         upright with ones that are longer, we're talking about 3/8"
>         longer (3/16ths at each end). ...and this would be for the
>         bass's bi and mono dampers only. Is the longer length going to
>         cause a problem when the damper goes to lift?
>          
>         Also, while I am in there, is it a good idea to verrrry
>         slightly (bend) each damper's spring wire so that it
>         strengthens their pressure on the strings? Is there a way,
>         perhaps a gage, to measure the pressure of these springs? If
>         it can be measured, what should it be?
>          
>         Thanks
>         Julia Gottshall,
>         Reading, PA
>
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