This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Hi Matthew, I Have a few cork ones left, but when they are gone, I plan on using the = strap ones only. I prefer the suede tabs to the plastic. as they remain soft in the case = that they are carried in. To install the tape only type I have a tool <G> Simple to make and not totally my idea:=20 1/8" welding rod 6" long 1 old damper head drilled out to 1/8" Flatten one end of the welding rod to less than 1/4" ( measure the hole = for the tape ) and file a tooth in the middle of the end of the flat you have made. = This tooth catches the tape and holds it while you add a drop of glue. = the damper block gives you the same measurement for each tape. Simply = measure the old tape in the piano and extrapulate where the block needs = to be. You may want to add a handle. If you do be sure to have the damper head = in place first. Of couse I use my hex stuff and small hex handle. When installing the tapes I sometimes find that I need to have another = long screw driver to hold the tape in place while I pull the inserter = out as the tool becomes sticky with glue after a few tapes and it is = easier to clean off a sctrw driver if it becomes gooy.=20 I try to install the tape in against the point where the old tape once = was. When you are about halfway done inserting the new tapes the glue will = have dried enough that you can start gently hooking them up. Joe Goss RPT Mother Goose Tools imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Matthew Todd=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:54 AM Subject: Bridle Strap Replacement I practiced some bridle strap replacements on my old upright. They = originally had cork, and I replaced that with the regular straps (that = was all I had). After they dried, I put the action back and tested the = notes and found that some of the back checks would hit some of the = straps not causing the hammer to strike the string properly. I guess I = learn pretty quickly what I need to do next time. What kind of straps do ya'll use? I know some like the cork, and they = just use a dab of glue on each, but then will that mess with the next = technician down the road who replaces them? Matthew __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around=20 http://mail.yahoo.com=20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/18/f9/07/e5/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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