What is your source for buckskin for the backchecks? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: <A440A@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 1:15 PM Subject: Re: back check removal > Newton writes: > <<I use the vise grips > and a reversible drill to remove the blocks using a backcheck tool.>> > > Greetings, > Hmm, if the blocks are to be replaced, I just cut them in half,(lengthwise) > with a pair of large endcutting wire cutters, they usually crack right > through the hole and fall off. This is less stressful on the wire/key than > unscrewing them. > I will also mention that I usually recover the backchecks, I don't > remember the last time I had to replace. > Regards, > Ed > >
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