Spring steel

[David Ilvedson]

Paul,

I automatically subtract .005 from my mic readings...sorry.  The reading was
.034.  Thanks for keeping me on my toes.

David I.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of Paul S. Larudee
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 10:39 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: Spring steel


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.