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I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

I do much as David. You can buy a roll from Uline that will last you forever. Not much money. You vary the "effect" by varying the width of the tape as well as/or its distance from the screw, as well as the amount you put in, as well as the front/back positioning, etc, etc.  I have been doing this for decades. The only caveat is that it does not stick well to WNG composite parts well. Fortunately they dont seem to need nearly as much attention anyway as wood parts. I would like something better for those. Someone mentioned "metal tape" on another forum. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

Here's a great little tool you can use to cut the packing paper from Uline.

https://www.amazon.com/JIKIOU-Shredder-Portable-Documents-Stationery/dp/B09LCJHVMQ/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1F0BVWK8HQIY4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pym7YgCdDEZGE8NDjUc-0TvfdwY11FSI738bgkqv2f4PEzjacIn2j1iOnw4jIL4Jiw85L3iSBBg_AEt5kOGPB9a0b2OPo00QS5VLthnyHNRINeg2Qk-9kF_PnZFnJAdAs_RxWIC1i3byJfToG67r_VQNtrbuT2zyiwUZcE8PMmPgmsL_yU41Z6n8kHIvStpNnDdfnECW02gw1ObdFdrjQCa0qzRT89cbQHIISARZa-M.Dlsmv8bR87scc7ay-QkhJwHkRBgDlvCrUu9XQsdPHxM&dib_tag=se&keywords=small+paper+shredder&qid=1755794998&sprefix=small+paper+s%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-9

I do much as David. You can buy a roll from Uline that will last you forever. Not much money. You vary the "effect" by varying the width of the tape as well as/or its distance from the screw, as well as the amount you put in, as well as the front/back positioning, etc, etc.  I have been doing this for decades. The only caveat is that it does not stick well to WNG composite parts well. Fortunately they dont seem to need nearly as much attention anyway as wood parts. I would like something better for those. Someone mentioned "metal tape" on another forum. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

I do much as David. You can buy a roll from Uline that will last you forever. Not much money. You vary the "effect" by varying the width of the tape as well as/or its distance from the screw, as well as the amount you put in, as well as the front/back positioning, etc, etc.  I have been doing this for decades. The only caveat is that it does not stick well to WNG composite parts well. Fortunately they dont seem to need nearly as much attention anyway as wood parts. I would like something better for those. Someone mentioned "metal tape" on another forum. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

I do much as David. You can buy a roll from Uline that will last you forever. Not much money. You vary the "effect" by varying the width of the tape as well as/or its distance from the screw, as well as the amount you put in, as well as the front/back positioning, etc, etc.  I have been doing this for decades. The only caveat is that it does not stick well to WNG composite parts well. Fortunately they dont seem to need nearly as much attention anyway as wood parts. I would like something better for those. Someone mentioned "metal tape" on another forum. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

I do much as David. You can buy a roll from Uline that will last you forever. Not much money. You vary the "effect" by varying the width of the tape as well as/or its distance from the screw, as well as the amount you put in, as well as the front/back positioning, etc, etc.  I have been doing this for decades. The only caveat is that it does not stick well to WNG composite parts well. Fortunately they dont seem to need nearly as much attention anyway as wood parts. I would like something better for those. Someone mentioned "metal tape" on another forum. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

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David Love RPT
www.davidlovepianos.com
davidlovepianos@comcast.net
415 407 8320
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For those using paper tape (or others you like) which brand/model specifically?

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Michael Baker
Waldoboro ME
(207) 975-2448
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-21-2025 11:01
From: David Love
Subject: What materials are you using for Travel Paper?

I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

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David Love RPT
www.davidlovepianos.com
davidlovepianos@comcast.net
415 407 8320

On Amazon, search for "Kraft paper tape"

There are many options. I chose 1" wide tape. Holds better than masking tape, and has a better, firmer consistency. 

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David Stocker, RPT
Olympia WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-21-2025 17:17
From: Michael Baker
Subject: What materials are you using for Travel Paper?

For those using paper tape (or others you like) which brand/model specifically?

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Michael Baker
Waldoboro ME
(207) 975-2448
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On Amazon, search for "Kraft paper tape"

There are many options. I chose 1" wide tape. Holds better than masking tape, and has a better, firmer consistency. 

For those using paper tape (or others you like) which brand/model specifically?

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Michael Baker
Waldoboro ME
(207) 975-2448


Original Message:
Sent: 08-21-2025 11:01
From: David Love
Subject: What materials are you using for Travel Paper?

I use paper packing tape. I lay down a strip on a poly voicing block I have and then just cut it into thin strips with a razor blade and a straight edge. I can send a photo if needed. 

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David Love RPT
www.davidlovepianos.com
davidlovepianos@comcast.net
415 407 8320

The Kraft paper tape that David mentioned cannot be improved upon, really. It seems like almost all of the [130] years of pianos that we see have used that type of shipping tape. For us, cutting up a life-time supply doesn't take long at all. Usually one can predict when [2] of them might be a better first guess than one alone.

On Amazon, search for "Kraft paper tape"

There are many options. I chose 1" wide tape. Holds better than masking tape, and has a better, firmer consistency. 

For those using paper tape (or others you like) which brand/model specifically?

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Michael Baker
Waldoboro ME
(207) 975-2448

This manual paper shredder cuts strips that work. I use whatever thickness works for the desired effect. Card stock, file folders, advertising. Unglued paper can be moved around as where the paper is placed under the flange is a factor. Check it out:

JIKIOU Mini Hand Shredder Portable Paper Shredder Manual Shredder Documents Paper Cutting Tool Home Office Desktop Stationery Christmas Birthday Gift Blue https://a.co/d/dR45Lzm

The problem with shims that do not adhere to the flange us that if you do strike weight calibration you will be removing and reinstalling these shanks at least once...often twice (unless of course I'm doing something wrong which could very well be the case). I want those shims to be right where they were when I take them off. 

If accurate SWC is not being done then its not an issue at that moment. But it might be down the line...

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

This manual paper shredder cuts strips that work. I use whatever thickness works for the desired effect. Card stock, file folders, advertising. Unglued paper can be moved around as where the paper is placed under the flange is a factor. Check it out:

JIKIOU Mini Hand Shredder Portable Paper Shredder Manual Shredder Documents Paper Cutting Tool Home Office Desktop Stationery Christmas Birthday Gift Blue https://a.co/d/dR45Lzm

I, too, use traveling paper with adhesive on it.

To Peter's point, hammer assemblies may also need to be removed from their rail to address center pinning concerns. It can be disconcerting to go through the pinning process and discover stray pieces of traveling paper on the workbench or floor. Good luck getting them back on the correct flanges and in the correct position on those flanges!

The problem with shims that do not adhere to the flange us that if you do strike weight calibration you will be removing and reinstalling these shanks at least once...often twice (unless of course I'm doing something wrong which could very well be the case). I want those shims to be right where they were when I take them off. 

If accurate SWC is not being done then its not an issue at that moment. But it might be down the line...

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

This manual paper shredder cuts strips that work. I use whatever thickness works for the desired effect. Card stock, file folders, advertising. Unglued paper can be moved around as where the paper is placed under the flange is a factor. Check it out:

JIKIOU Mini Hand Shredder Portable Paper Shredder Manual Shredder Documents Paper Cutting Tool Home Office Desktop Stationery Christmas Birthday Gift Blue https://a.co/d/dR45Lzm

Post-It Labeling & Cover up Tape, 1/6" wide.

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Scott Cole, RPT
rvpianotuner.com
Talent, OR
(541-601-9033
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