I have to admit to actually carrying the suppressor in my 2nd case...I have rarely used it and will now give it to my apprentice... '-] David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu> To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 2/18/2009 3:32:52 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Equipment Purchase Help >david at piano.plus.com wrote: >> Oh yes Ron! The spring bushing clamps! An early purchase of mine that I've >> never used! What was the false beat suppressor, and how was it supposed >> to work? I always looked at the string stretcher, rather doubtfully, in >> the catalogue, but never bought one. >> >The string stretcher is only good for putting in the beading when >replacing your window/door screening. >The false beat suppressor is like a string stretcher without the wheel >(it has a groove in the end of a bent metal bar) and a rubber cane tip >on the other end to push against. It's most effective function is >breaking action parts (particularly upright damper flanges) when you >attempt to actually use it. DAMHIK >-- >Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician >Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 >1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076
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