[pianotech] Bridal Straps

[Isaac Sadigursky]

Hi,Bill!
Tapered Drills can be found in WOODWORKERS  Supply Catalog in section  
of SCREWMATES   1-800-645-9292. or Woodworker. com..
Good luck!
Isaac
On May 22, 2010, at 9:17 AM, Bill Costanzo wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> 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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