Grand damper felt too thick

[Farrell]

When I need thin felt, I use the Lamaraux (sp?) - the french damper felt
from Schaff. Nice stuff and available in a variety of widths and
thicknesses.

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: Grand damper felt too thick


> Jay,
> Really sharp scissors would be my first attempt. Trim the lower "legs"
> laterally. Or, replace with APSCO #3AA "tapered singles" felt.
> Joe Garrett
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay Mercier" <jaymercier@hotmail.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 6:16 PM
> Subject: Grand damper felt too thick
>
>
> > List,
> >
> > A Meyer & Weber grand's damper felts in the low bass are too wide, are
> > rubbing against each other and preventing themselves from seating
> properly.
> >
> > I can only think of "giving them a trim" with the dremel.
> >
> > Before I do this, are there better alternatives?
> >
> > Jay Mercier
> > PTG Associate
> > Glenwood, MN
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