[CAUT] Steinway Pedal Bushings

[David Ilvedson]

Pianotek sells buckskin by the square foot in thicknesses from 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.8mm & 2.3 mm.   Maybe could suggest what would be the best thickness?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044





Original message
From: "Ken Zahringer" 
To: "College and University Technicians" 
Received: 10/2/2006 4:54:47 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Steinway Pedal Bushings


You guys are so high-tech, it’s scary :-)

Seriously, though, thanks for the idea.  I’m going to try out some leather.  On a couple of our more heavily used practice rooms, the cloth will only last a year or two.  I’m also going to look for a burr next time I take that one apart.

Thanks,
Ken Z.


On 10/2/06 5:56 PM, "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:


I have a pair of leather pants from the 70s.   I have a large piece I wrap around my SATIII, from which I remove pieces here and there as needed.   Kind of rough cowhide...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044




Ken,


(I dunno.) We bought a box of leather scraps from Tandy and there are various sizes, etc. It can’t be too hard/thick or too thin/soft. Not as thick as shoe leather and not as soft as backcheck leather. Bendable but not flimsy
 (See! I dunno
)
 

Jim Busby


Original message
From: "Ken Zahringer" 
To: "College and University Technicians" 
Received: 10/2/2006 12:40:53 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Steinway Pedal Bushings


Hmmm, that’s interesting.  What sort of leather do you use?  Something not too thick, and quite flexible, I suppose.  Would it be something like the gasket leather I get for player pianos & reed organs?  Please elucidate.

Thanks,
Ken Z.


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Ken Zahringer, RPT
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MU School of Music
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