Having an identifier printed on the piece would help in knowing what level they are in the future.
Original Message:
Sent: 4/30/2026 10:18:00 PM
From: Jim Moy
Subject: RE: Gluing backcheck leather
Or you can also find online services that will let you upload the design file and they'll print and mail them to you. Or put the file on a thumb drive and take it to your local library or maker space. 3d printers are all over the place now.
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Jim Moy
Moy Piano Service, LLC
http://www.moypiano.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2026 09:36
From: Peter Grey
Subject: Gluing backcheck leather
Yes, typically one must glue the top and the bottom of the leather to wood under a tad of tension. This device certainly opens up the mind for thinking along this line (assuming one has a 3D printer or a friend with one, or a friend of a friend, or...)
Peter Grey Piano Doctor
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
(603) 686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2026 08:27
From: Debra Legg
Subject: Gluing backcheck leather
Hi,
Clever way to clamp the leather, particularly for this style backcheck. If you do a lot of backcheck recovering, you will find quite a variety of size and style that will require a different size and shape of clamp. Always new challenges!
Deb
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-8428
Original Message:
Sent: 4/28/2026 11:43:00 PM
From: Jim Moy
Subject: Gluing backcheck leather
Applying hide glue to the leather strips and holding them to the backchecks made me feel klutzy, so I came up with this design on my 3d printer:
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Jim Moy
Moy Piano Service, LLC
https://www.moypiano.com
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