>>From: gordon stelter <lclgcnp@yahoo.com> >>Date: Tue Jun 24, 2003 08:11:55 PM US/Central >> >>... any "tricks" or favorite >>procedures that you like to use for replacing those >>tiny cord loops that go through some pianos' jacks, >>and onto the hooked end of a spring. I would like for >>mine to be as neat and uniform as the >>originals...........and not pull out. Gordon, Don't know about any tricks or favorite procedures. To be as neat and uniform as the originals, you'll have to practice. Here's what I do. After removing the wippen that needs the repair, determine the length of the cord to be replaced, remove the wood peg holding the broken cord either by pushing it out or drilling it out with a very small bit. Hold the new cord piece in place with the bitter ends in the hole while inserting a round toothpick. Break off excess toothpick. To keep it from pulling out, you can insure that not happening by a spot of glue on the toothpick before inserting. (I can't remember if you have to remove the jack from the wippen for better access or not, but if you do, you do.) >> Also: Should I only use the silk cord that is >>available from the supply houses, I do. >> or are there >>substitutes available locally ( deep sea fishing line? >>) that are as good, or even better? Don't see why something like wouldn't work. Keith McGavern
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