-----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Tom Driscoll Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 10:46 PM To: 'Pianotech' Subject: RE: Steinway upright sticker hinges To: Pianotech Subject: Steinway upright sticker hinges Just brought in an 1874 upright. It had hinges on the bottom of the stickers, captured by a brass plate. Does anyone know what these hinges would have been made of originally? I'm looking at a wide variety of moth and mold damaged cloth with no way to tell what, if any, were factory installed. My inclination is to go back with thin leather for durability. There doesnt seem to be a need for cloth, noise wise, cause the sticker is clamped tight to the key when properly done. Any advice is, as usual, much appreciated. -- ----Dave Dave, I remember a thread some years back on this material which as I recall is vellum (SP?) A check of the archives might be helpful with that key word. Tom Driscoll Dave , Just did a quick search in the archive and there are many posts available. This from good friend Joe Garrett: buy my vellum from Fletcher & Newman (sp?), in Jolly Olde England. Good Company w/lots of "different" stuff. Of course you have to learn how to read "Brit" to understand some of the products available. <G> Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Hope this helps, Tom D.
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