<html> <body> That particular reason has yet to be mentioned! I was wondering how long it would take! I almost did, but I thought I'd wait for someone else to do it! :-) Avery Todd University of Houston At 08:19 AM 1/30/2007, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">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: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">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@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora="autourl"> mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of Mike Spalding Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 5:43 PM To: tune4u@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   </blockquote></blockquote></body> </html>