those @#$%&*! silks

[bases-loaded@juno.com]

Matt -

This job is a perfect example of one of those jobs that is nasty to talk
about doing, but actually goes quite fast once you set up and do it.

As my Grandfather used to say:

"Let's do it, and THEN talk about it!"

BTW.... there was a tip in one of the Journals from last year (?) about
using some looped dental floss to assist in threading the silk thru the
holes.  Also, I would think silk cord would be a much better choice than
carpet thread...

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com


On Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:39:26 EDT RustRazor@AOL.COM writes:
> Does anyone know of a system for replacing all the silks (i.e., those 
> little 
> strings that hold repetition springs in place).  I have a piano 
> where this is 
> necessary.  I've done spot repairs in the past by punching out the 
> hole and 
> putting in replacement silk (I use carpet thread -- very strong) and 
> glue it 
> in with a toothpick, but this seems like a cumbersome method, 
> especially to 
> do a whole action.  There must be a better way!!!
> -Matt Wynne