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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David I. asked: "<FONT face="Times =
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size=3>I going to install bridle straps on a Steinway =
upright. No
catcher hole for cork so I'm using the plain bridle straps. =
Schaff
informed me that the tacks are not available anymore. How do =
you
guys and gals attach the bridle straps to the catcher
dowel?"<BR><BR>David,</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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size=3>With Hot hide
glue!<G> As an aid, to this procedure, I made an aluminum thingee. =
The
"slot is coated with emralon so's the glue don't stick to it. It's used =
to push
the end of the strap onto the backcatch stem and flush against the =
butt/stem
area. I'll post the scans in a sec' or two.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Regards,</FONT><BR></DIV></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>