Bridle Tape function - was Two Different Worlds

[Mike Spalding]

MIchelle,

OK, ya got me.  But if you're looking for a few more good chuckles, try 
re-installing an action with a bunch of broken or missing bridle tapes.

Mike

Michelle Smith wrote:
> Not to open up a can of worms...ok, maybe so.  The current PTG written exam
> has a question regarding the function of bridle tapes and (in the new
> test)holding the action together is NOT one of the choices.  (chuckle,
> chuckle)
>
> Michelle Smith
> Smith Piano Service
> Bastrop, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
> Of Mike Spalding
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 5:43 PM
> To: tune4u at earthlink.net; Pianotech List
> Subject: Re: Two Different Worlds ... was Kimball Consolette keytop problem
>
> Alan,
>
>  From world 1.62:  I can't remember ever doing just bridle tapes by 
> themselves.  If the action needs work that requires removal, then I add 
> an hour and a half to the job for the tapes (so I can re-install the 
> action - that's all they're for, anyhow).  That time is just for the 
> tape replacement, there's other money in the job to get the action out 
> of the piano and into the cradle in my shop.  BTW, it's no coincidence 
> that the G Labor Guide lists the job at 1.5 hours.
>
> Mike
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