New Parts and Supplies
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Parts and
Materials for Sale
This page has two sections: - specially-made parts which can be supplied by Friends of Square Pianos (all proceeds to Cats Protection) and original parts from 'recycled' pianos from our members. Other suppliers of materials are listed on the Friends and Suppliers Page
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From Friends of Square Pianos
Strings
We can supply plain strings in iron, brass, and red brass, and covered (overspun) in red copper, tinned copper, or even brass-on-brass (open-covered), and copper on iron (close covered). All wire is from Malcolm Rose. These strings are generally suitable for pianos made up to about 1835.
The Covers on overspun strings are end-swaged for security. It is easiest to supply them over-length, but better to make them individually so that the cover does not have to be shortened. This makes it much less likely that the cover will come loose.
Brass-on-brass strings were sometimes used by Tomkison, but are otherwise rare on English pianos; more common on Continental pianos. Not many people make these - even the special annealed covering brass wire does not 'lay' nicely, and for this reason I prefer to solder the swages (lower string inthe picture above). All the money received goes straight to paying our vets' bills at Cats Protection, but I do ask standard prices:Plain strings £4.50 each (minimum £10) or complete sets £175 - £225, depending on number.Open covered strings £10.50 eachBrass-on-brass £11.50 eachClose covered £14 each.
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Wrestpins (Tuning Pins)
We can make wrestpins suitable for pianos made until about 1830. These are made to specification (or matched), hand-forged, like the originals, and have the 'blued' finish from the fire. Prices start at £1 each, extra for matching unusual diameters, bright finish (third from left) or other special features.
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Small Wooden Parts
The parts in the picture above are a selection of those made for a range of pianos, English and Continental. Some are relatively easy to make, others less so! Please ask.
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Tuning Hammers
These have become something of a Friends speciality, and can be made to fit the rectangular-topped pins of any early piano. Please note that these are designed for sensitive tuning of thin strings, with correctly fitting wrestpins. Choice of styles, tailor-made to fit your own pins, and with a choice of exotic wood for handles. Price £30 each, overseas postage extra.
Please note that I will ask for the money to be sent directly to my branch of Cats Protection www.cats.org.uk/wellingborough
Commercial Suppliers
Iron, Brass, and Red Brass Wire for Strings:
Malcolm Rose www.malcolm-rose.com
Covered Strings:
Friends of Square Pianos - See above
Lucy Coad www.squarepiano.co.uk
Tuning Hammers:
Friends of Square Pianos - See above
David Law www.traditional-brassware.co.uk
Hecksher & Co. www.uk-piano.org/heckscher
Hinges and Brasswork:
David Law www.traditional-brassware.co.uk
Optimum Brasses www.optimumbrasses.co.uk
'Broadwood' Cloth, Green Silk :Graham Walker www.earlypiano.co.uk
Replacement Threads for Legs:
Friends of Square Pianos (1½ x 4tpi only, with matching plates)
Lucy Coad www.squarepiano.co.uk
Andy Durand www.musicroomworkshop.co.uk
Anything Else? Please ask David friends.sp@btinternet.com
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