[pianotech] Damper Spring Cord

[Ron Nossaman]

paul bruesch wrote:
> 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?


Silk is the recommended stuff. The supply houses sell it, or 
silk suture from a medical supply house. I've seen techs use 
Dacron fishing line too, but have no idea as to it's 
longevity. I carry a spool of suture.
Ron N