Baldwin butt spring string

[Thomas Cole]

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Elwood,

I take it that this is a Schwander-style action (similar to the Yamaha). 
In general, I would probably duplicate what was there. You can use silk 
cord, Yamaha cord, braided fishing line, kite string, or just about any 
braided synthetic cord of a thickness similar to the original.

For my aging eyes, I'd use a needle threader to get a loop of cord 
through the hole. Then, using an appropriate-size dowel inserted in the 
loop, you can tie the knot.

Without looking at it, I'm not sure I'm being much help.

Tom Cole

Elwood Doss, Jr. wrote:

> I'm working on an old Baldwin Upright, built around 1915.  It uses a 
> brass rail with a loop of string going through a hole in the rail then 
> over the top of the rail so the loop can catch on the butt spring.  
> The knot secures the string in the hole in the rail.  I need to make a 
> loop about 5/8" long.  I have some Yamaha butt spring cord to use on 
> the loops.  Any ideas on the best way to make the loop?  Would a 
> particular knot be easier than another?  Any ideas on an easier method 
> than tying a knot in the loop?  Also, any ideas on other string 
> material besides the Yamaha string?
>  
> Thanks for your help.
>  
> Joy!
> Elwood
>  
> Elwood Doss, Jr., RPT
> Piano Technician/Technical Director
> Department of Music
> 145 Fine Arts Building
> University of Tennessee at Martin
> Martin, TN  38238
> 731-881-1852


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