Yes, Tom, Until the piano is played again, vigorously, and then "intact" does not amount to much...... Anyway: I have always just drilled out the old cord and wooden plug, usually by pushing against a bit in a drill press, then put in a new cord around some appropriately sized round object ( keep those jokes to yourselves, lads! ) held the waste ends ( pulled taut ) against the sides with pliers, and plugged the whole business from behind with a toothpick dipped in glue. Trimmed with razor when dry. Good enough, or have ye a better suggestion? Haven't really done a set in years, and am therefore, suddenly "all ears". Thump --- Tom Driscoll <tomtuner@attbi.com> wrote: > > Joseph Garrett > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:50 PM > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Replacing Grand Jack Cords > > I would recommend using Braided Casting line, rather > than the Silk Cord, > that is offered by the suppliers. It's easier to > work with. And, I think > it's longevity is better. > Best Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > > Joe, > I was under the impression that silk cord had > excellent strength > and longevity. Case in point those hundred year old > grand whippens where > the only thing intact IS the silk cord . > Tom Driscoll > > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
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