On Steinways I carve mine out of hardwood on a 4' sander. Not hard to do either. The reason i do that is to have a higher profile so the sting will run parallel to the plate, rather than an incline.
On other pianos i tend to use a brass half rod set up.
-chris
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Chernobieff Piano Restorations
chrisppff@gmail.comYoutube@chernobieffpiano
865-986-7720 (text only please)
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-21-2026 17:08
From: Tim Foster
Subject: Fiberboard source?
Does anybody have a source for the fiberboard type material as is found in the under string area covered in felt right behind the midsection agraffes on a Steinway? See photo.
Thanks!
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Tim Foster RPT
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
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