Wippen Cushion Cloth Replacement

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Hi Gordon,
Were the dimples that did not go away the ones that did not soak up the
Vodka?
Steam then iron dry.
Joe Goss
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Holley" <gholley@hi-techhousing.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 8:52 AM
Subject: Wippen Cushion Cloth Replacement


> List.  I would like some guideance on this subject.  I intend to
> replace the wippen (Steinway) cushion cloth on all 88 wippens.  They
> are also known as heel cloth, support cushion, capstan and rocker
> heel depending on which wippen and wether the piano is an upright or
> a grand.
> In the past I used a recommendation from Susan Kline, to raise the
> dimple impression made by the capstan, by tipping the action upside
> down in the cradle, and placing a drop(s) of vodka in the dimple.  On
> one old Packard upright, I worked on, some of the impressions lifted
> while others remained unchanged.  On some of the dimples the drop of
> vodka never soaked into the cloth.
> I wish to replace the cloth cushions on these wippens and my research
> has me this far.
> 1) Schaff (Cal) recommends using the #317W, medium thickness, .118"
> abstract cloth and cut it down to the size of 3/8" x 5/8".
>    A 1" x 52" strip of the cloth will cut down to 166 pieces at a
> cost of $3.53.
> 2) It only takes a minute to remove the old cloth and remove the
> dried glue.
>
> Your help please.
> 1) Is the medium thickness of .118" the ideal thickness or are there
> other reasons to use the thick or thin cloth?.
>
> 2) Cal at Schaff recommends using Titebond Glue to glue the ends of
> the cloth.  I do know not to glue the entire cloth, only the ends.
>     Are there other recommendations on the glue to use?.
>
> 3) Other than holding the cloth in place on the wippen, until it
> dries, is there any other proven or recommended procedure for
> securing the cloth.
>
> 4) What specific cutter or knife should be used to cut the cloth?.
>
> I'm very appreciative for any words of wisdom and experience from the
> experts.
> See you all at the Dallas Convention this year and I'm looking
> forward to personally meeting several of you.
>
> Regards,
> Gordon Holley
> Associate Member (Finally)
> Chapter, Indiana 467
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