Mark, Yes the tapes should be replaced but this is dealer work and they think only in terms of what is the minimum that will sell the piano. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ritchiepiano@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 4:24 PM Subject: Kimball player > 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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