[pianotech] Bridal Straps

[Bill Costanzo]

John

 

I totally agree. Clip ons are not my first choice, but I have used them with
no problems, and if you line them all up nice and neat they can look pretty
good.  I've never needed glue either.

My original question was more about if anyone had ever clipped the bottoms
off the catchers and if they had what tools gave satisfactory results.

I fully intend to do a professional job, whatever that happens to be.

Heading off to the shop in few minutes, I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Thanks

Bill

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of John Ross
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:20 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Bridal Straps

 

I think clip ons look unprofessional, they look like a jury rig.

They tend to slip off. I know that some use glue and others crimp.

But I still find them unsatisfactory.

The corks have to come out, or the end taken off for proper placement of the
strap.

I find that it isn't that difficult to glue the straps on, with glue on the
strap, and C/A on the wood.

Make sure they are the proper length.

John Ross

On 26-May-10, at 9:59 AM, Bill Costanzo wrote:





Wm

 

That's what I was thinking too, but will try removing corks first.

 

Thanks

Bill

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [ <mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org>
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Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 4:36 PM
To:  <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org> pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Bridal Straps

 

Bill

 

Removing the cork, even with a sharp drill bit, is going to split most of
the bottom parts of the catchers, as you experienced. I would suggest you
carefully cut off the bottom part of catcher with a center pin nippers, and
then install clip on straps.

 

Wim

 

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From: Bill Costanzo < <mailto:pnotuner at rochester.rr.com>
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Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010 6:20 am
Subject: [pianotech] Bridal Straps

I have a question about a Heinzman upright I am reconditioning. (mouse
infested, but not too bad) It also has had some previous reconditioning
including restringing and new hammers (on old shanks and butts,
unfortunately). The straps had also been replaced but need to be replaced
again. The problem is that the corks have been glued in with industrial
strength glue and won't come out. I can cut the strap flush with the cork
and use clip-ons, or I can cut the bottoms off the catchers and use
clip-ons. I'm interested in knowing what anyone else has done in this
situation and opinions about which way will yield the better looking
results. I should mention that I broke one of the catchers at the cork hole
already so I'm leaning towards removing the bottom half of the catcher. Also
what tool would you use to cut with, side cutters, shank nippers?

 

Thanks

Bill Costanzo

 

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