[pianotech] Square Grand Damper Lift Wires

[Joseph Garrett]

Terry asked: 
"I'm rebuilding an 1867 S&S square grand. It is missing several damper lift
wire assemblies. I'm good with all the items that are screwed onto the
wire, but the wire itself is something that I'm not sure of the best way to
reproduce. The exact size wire is not available at the local hardware
store, but I'm sure I can find it somewhere (0.068" - ACE has 0.060" and
0.078"). But I would also need to find a very small die to make the threads
on the end of the wire (and inch or two of one end is threaded). Again, the
hardware stores don't have such small diameter dies, but I'm sure I can
find them online.
 
I'm hoping for an easier solution. Any ideas? Anyone have an old spinet
lying around that has the drop wires from the key ends to the wippens? If
so, would you do me a huge favor and measure the diameter of the wire and
how long they are? I'm thinking that these spinet drop wires might just do
the job."
 
Terry,
Spinet wires are: .0965" Too big for your Square Grand. I have real Square
Grand Damper Lift Wires!! Give me the dimensions needed and I can send you
some.
Perhaps, (next time), avoid the middle man and go to the source.<G> (like I
told ya before.<G>)
Best,
Joe


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I