Randy, How about some pictures!!! I use a wooden dowel, incase it in a > piece of the cloth and sow in a small magnet on each end or any place > where it will attach to the plate struts. I can't (or can, thats the > problem) how they measured so carefully that the old covers were > suspended perfectly above the plate. Someone had it worked out. I > wouldn't want to do it. > Randy Chastain > > > On Feb 23, 2010, at 7:42 PM, David Love wrote: > >> You don't need hooks for string covers. They have these baffles on >> which >> the cover rests that traverse the plate struts so that the felt >> doesn't >> touch the strings. >> >> David Love >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] >> On Behalf >> Of David Ilvedson >> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:36 PM >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >> >> So what do we think about hooks screwed into the inside of the >> case? I >> don't have a problem but how did they measure everything so the >> cover is >> taught...as in trampoline...well, not quite. >> >> David Ilvedson, RPT >> Pacifica, CA 94044 >> >> ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- >> From: "Randy Chastain" <Randy_Chastain at sbcglobal.net> >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Received: 2/23/2010 7:30:25 PM >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >> >> >>> Hey Guys, >>> A several years ago I went up to Marin (CA) to look at a 1928 >>> Steinway >>> M that a family had just inherited. That was the first string cover I >>> had seen here in Northern California. The other tech and I removed >>> the >>> string cover which was held taught by hooks embedded into the inside >>> rim with grommets in the material, rather like a trampoline and were >>> surprised by what we found. The cover looked old. The piano was in >>> original condition except for a new finish. It was so clean and the >>> condition was amazing. I couldn't believe it. I was sold on string >>> covers that day. >> >>> They are pricey but rather like the dampp-chasers can really help >>> out, >>> especially in combination, for many pianos. It also keeps the dust >>> which is not just dust but often combined with fine oil from living >>> and cooking in our houses. You know what that can do to strings over >>> the years. String covers don't wear out so they have it for the life >>> of the instrument. I have taken to making them myself. >> >>> Randy Chastain >>> S.F. Bay Area >> >> >>> On Feb 23, 2010, at 5:46 PM, Dean May wrote: >> >>>> I'm with you, Todd. Since I have no experience with them, it is hard >>>> for me to recommend them considering the price. OTH, if I did >>>> install one on a problematic piano and it solved all my problems, >>>> then I would recommend them. >>>> >>>> Meanwhile, I've been able to get my regularly serviced pianos with >>>> D- >>>> Chaser stable enough to satisfy me without the extra $300 charge. >>>> >>>> Dean >>>> >>>> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 >>>> >>>> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY >>>> >>>> Terre Haute IN 47802 >>>> >>>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] >>>> On Behalf Of Matthew Todd >>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:22 PM >>>> To: pianotech at ptg.org >>>> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >>>> >>>> Speaking of string covers Dean, I have not been able to get myself >>>> to have my client spend over $329 on a string cover. Fabric stores >>>> I know of sell 100% wool for between $10-$22 per yard. >>>> >>>> I admit, I have never ordered one, much less used one, so maybe this >>>> is not true. >>>> >>>> TODD PIANO WORKS >>>> Matthew Todd, Piano Technician >>>> (979) 248-9578 >>>> http://www.toddpianoworks.com >>>> >>>> >>>> --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Dean May <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> From: Dean May <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >>>> To: pianotech at ptg.org >>>> Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 12:49 AM >>>> >>>> They keep a piano much closer. A full system properly installed with >>>> undercover shouldn't go out +/- 4 or 5 cents in 6 months, hopefully >>>> less. If >>>> its more there are usually extenuating circumstances (HVAC vent too >>>> close, >>>> near a frequently used door, etc.). Often I recommend churches close >>>> the >>>> lids between services, sometimes we'll use a cover on top of that. >>>> >>>> Yes they work. Depending on the situation you sometimes have to add >>>> protocols like above to enhance their performance. Some techs also >>>> use the >>>> string cover (I have not). >>>> >>>> Dean >>>> >>>> Dean W May (812) 235-5272 >>>> >>>> PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY >>>> >>>> Terre Haute IN 47802 >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] >>>> On Behalf >>>> Of David Ilvedson >>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:41 PM >>>> To: pianotech at ptg.org >>>> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >>>> >>>> So many across the country install Damppchaser systems of some >>>> sort. In >>>> extreme climates do they really keep a piano close to pitch? >>>> >>>> David Ilvedson, RPT >>>> Pacifica, CA 94044 >>>> >>>> ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- >>>> From: Don <pianotuna at accesscomm.ca> >>>> To: pianotech at ptg.org >>>> Received: 2/22/2010 4:00:00 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning in climate changes >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>> >>>>> Sell her a DamppChaser system. >>>> >>>>> At 08:47 AM 2/23/2010 -0800, you wrote: >>>>>> Hi list, I just had a cancellation this morning from a client >>>>>> who >>>>>> received advise from another tuner not to get her piano tuned just >>>> yet, >>>>>> because we are in the middle of a cold spell, and to wait until >>>>>> the >>>> weather >>>>>> gets warmer, otherwise her piano would go out of tune once the >>>> weather >>>>>> warmed up. I guess if some of you would enjoy (and can afford) >>>> a three >>>>>> month vacation, then I am sure that would be the advise you would >>>> give. >>>>>> Thoughts anyone? >>>>>> >>>>>> TODD PIANO WORKS >>>>>> Matthew Todd, Piano Technician >>>>>> (979) 248-9578 http://www.toddpianoworks.com No virus found in >>>>>> this >>>>>> incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / >>>> Virus >>>>>> Database: 271.1.1/2705 - Release Date: 02/23/10 01:34:00 >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T. >>>>> Non calor sed umor est qui nobis incommodat >>>> >>>>> mailto:pianotuna at yahoo.com http://www.donrose.ca/ >>>> >>>>> 3004 Grant Rd. REGINA, SK, S4S 5G7 >>>>> 306-539-0716 >>>> >>>> >> > > >
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