[pianotech] Damper Spring Cord

[paul bruesch]

Amateur question:  is there any particular type of cord which should be used
for this repair? Or is just hardware store "parachute cord" (stranded and
sheathed, as I recall) sufficient?

Thanks
Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Jon Page <jonpage at comcast.net> wrote:

>  Also to make a suitably-sized fit, pull strands out to reduce the
> diameter.
>
> I'm getting into this late and have not read all posts but to make an
>
> appropriately sized cord there is a specific procedure.
>
>
> You want the lead end to be pointed to insert into the flange. To
>
> accomplish this, start with a length of stranded cord and pull numerous
>
> strands from the non-lead end to maybe 2". Pull numerous other strands
>
> to 1". Pull the lead end sleeve taut to a point. You get the picture.
>
>
> Pull which0-ever various strands to different lengths to create a
>
> graduated taper.
>
>
> Harden the lead end with your favorite glue in order to thread it through
> the
>
> flange yokes.
>
> --
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Page
>
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