Joe, If this is an old upright player, a little white vinegar applied to the catcher buckskin, enough to saturate it will allow you to easily pull the remnants off with a knife. If the bridle straps are that bad you should replace them anyway. Mark Ritchie RPT Just pulled the player action out of an old Kimball upright. And what should I find but almost all of the leather on the catchies are = worn down to nothing bit shreads. The felt catchers are still in good = shape! But the leather needs to be replaced. Any good methods for doing the removal of the remaining leather and its = replacement? I thought of placing the action in my cradle and removing the bridal = straps, but that would almost mean replacing the straps.=20 Then perhaps removing the hammer rest rail to gain more access to the = work. Suggestions most welcome. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com
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