John Formsma formsma at gmail.com
Sat Apr 28 14:17:05 MDT 2007


Appearance enhancement? Sort of like it depending on what the meaning of is is.

Ever thought of running for public office? <G>

JF

P.S. Thanks for the appearance enhancing information.


On 4/28/07, Dean May <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com> wrote:
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> The patent covers using the undercover as part of a humidity control system.
> I don't see how they can object to using it as an appearance enhancing
> addition.
>
> JoAnn Fabrics carries the speaker cloth. If you get their flyer they
> regularly offer 40% off which puts the price around $7/yd.
>
> For 1" Velcro squares: http://www.fastenation.com/class.php?id=36
> 900/roll for around $65.
>
> For vertical pianos, use heat activated double stick tape available in
> fabric stores. I remove the lid hinges, staple the fabric across the top,
> then use the double stick tape down the sides. Then prop up one end of the
> piano at a time (6 song books work), fold the cloth underneath and staple
> across the bottom. Use an iron to stick the sides down, then trim down the
> edges. Install the hinges through the cloth.
>
> Get a bolt of cloth, a roll of squares and you're in business for awhile.
> Cost per install is around $10. For appearance enhancement only, of course.
>


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