[pianotech] Damper Spring Cord

[Joe Goss]

Or use my bushing cloth tool. You will only need to form the taper. No 
gluing needed. Not on the site.
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Damper Spring Cord


> 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