On 4/5/2012 8:58 PM, Jurgen Goering wrote: > My business Piano Forte Supply not only offers this material in black > and brown, I can supply it in the correct width for most pianos (1-3/4") > or can custom cut it to the width you need. > http://www.pianofortesupply.com/leather/misc-leather/music-desk-suede/music-desk-suede-2/ > > One way to effectively scrape off the old felt/cloth is to use a paint > scraper blade as in the attached photo. Absolutely, on the (or a) scraper. Everyone who thinks they have a piano shop is mistaken if they don't own, and know how to sharpen and use a good scraper. Properly done, you can peel transparent curls from wood like a plane, only smaller. A first rate, much misused and maligned tool. Ron N
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