>>"Small Binder Clips" are a LOT cheaper and more easily available than the >>Yamaha clips and you can also get "mini Binder clips" which are half the >>weight and fit narrow shanks.. >> >>Available from stationary stores and from PianoTek Supply Co. >> >>http://www.stanwoodpiano.com/clipinfo.jpg >> >>David Stanwood > >Wow, great tip, David. I made that faux pas about 18 years ago (or so)--you >know, when that book came out. :-) Won't make that mistake again (I hope!), >but it would be good to have some on hand for testing or whatever. > >Thanks so much! > >Barbara Richmond Hi Barbara, I actually learned about binder clips years ago on Pianotech. There was some sort of discussion and someone made mention of binder clips. No one picked up on the comment in the discussion but I tried them out and they worked great for fraction of the price of Y-clips.. I've tried to find the reference by searching the list archive with no success. So whoever you are out there.... Thank You! There may be cases were you want to test an increase in say 2 grams of weight. In these cases one may flatten out a piece of hammer lead wire with a hammer and clip it against the bottom of the shank for experimental purposes... David Stanwood
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