[pianotech] Bridal Straps

[Bill Costanzo]

Thanks for all the responses, even the attempts at bridal humor.  

 

I think I'll try careful drilling first, and if that fails I may be forced
to use clip-ons.

 

Isaac, would you be kind enough to explain how to make a tapered drill bit?

 

Thank you

Bill Costanzo

 

 

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Bill Costanzo
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:06 PM
To: Pianotech
Subject: [pianotech] Bridal Straps

 

I have a question about a Heinzman upright I am reconditioning. (mouse
infested, but not too bad) It also has had some previous reconditioning
including restringing and new hammers (on old shanks and butts,
unfortunately). The straps had also been replaced but need to be replaced
again. The problem is that the corks have been glued in with industrial
strength glue and won't come out. I can cut the strap flush with the cork
and use clip-ons, or I can cut the bottoms off the catchers and use
clip-ons. I'm interested in knowing what anyone else has done in this
situation and opinions about which way will yield the better looking
results. I should mention that I broke one of the catchers at the cork hole
already so I'm leaning towards removing the bottom half of the catcher. Also
what tool would you use to cut with, side cutters, shank nippers?

 

Thanks

Bill Costanzo

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