Spring steel

Paul S. Larudee larudee@pacbell.net
Tue, 26 Sep 2000 22:38:36 -0700


Wouldn't that be size 12.0 music wire?

Paul S. Larudee, RPT
Richmond, CA

David Ilvedson wrote:

> List,
>
> I need to replace a underlever spring in a Steinway M I'm rebuilding.  Let's
> just say it got mangled somehow...;-/.  I measured the diameter at .029 or
> 14.5 in piano wire.  Couldn't I use this instead of spring steel, whatever
> that is?  I have a nifty little spring making tool I got at a chapter tool
> auction and some brass spring making wire but it is a lighter gauge than the
> original.  Any info would be appreciated.
>
> David I.



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