Well, what ARE they for?

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

--
Vj

Keith Wootten · Mar 30, 2005

In message <jgv2e.8357$Ab.118@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>, Vřdkäjéll˙
<gnu@giggle.me.uk> writes

I saw this in 'bt3a'

http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

Most definitely not for making bobbles - the centre hole is *far* too
small. They appear to be of two diameters; I'd bet that the larger ones
are the same diameter as cotton reels and the smaller ones the same
diameter as 'bobbins' - the small metal reels which you load with cotton
for use on a sewing machine underneath the needle. The centre holes
look to be the right size as both the above have similar sized holes, so
I suspect they're involved in sewing.

The fact that there are many of differing thicknesses suggests that
they're for applying tension to the thread from reels and bobbins on a
sewing machine.

What did you say the prize was?

Cheers
--
Keith Wootten

Jim Thompson · Mar 30, 2005

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:33:51 GMT, "Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk>
wrote:

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

480)460-2350 | |
| E-mail Address at Website Fax

Bob Eldred · Mar 30, 2005

"Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk> wrote in message
news:jgv2e.8357$Ab.118@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

--
Vj

They appear to be punchings for a piano. These are shims in various
thicknesses made of paper, fiber board and felt that go under the keys of a
piano to level the keys to the same height. The felts are used to quiet the
action and reduce the thump when a key is played. Piano technicians often
made these themselves out of news paper or whatever was handy. The box also
appears to have some ivory strips for repair of piano keys.

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

Keith Wootten wrote:

In message <jgv2e.8357$Ab.118@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>, Vřdkäjéll˙
gnu@giggle.me.uk> writes
I saw this in 'bt3a'

http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

Most definitely not for making bobbles - the centre hole is *far* too
small. They appear to be of two diameters; I'd bet that the larger
ones are the same diameter as cotton reels and the smaller ones the
same diameter as 'bobbins' - the small metal reels which you load
with cotton for use on a sewing machine underneath the needle. The
centre holes look to be the right size as both the above have similar
sized holes, so I suspect they're involved in sewing.

The fact that there are many of differing thicknesses suggests that
they're for applying tension to the thread from reels and bobbins on a
sewing machine.

What did you say the prize was?

Cheers

If there IS a prize, I think Bob has won it!

--
Vj

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

Jim Thompson wrote:

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:33:51 GMT, "Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote:

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

Shims?

...Jim Thompson

But so many, in one box? ummmmmmm
--
Vj

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

Bob Eldred wrote:

"Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk> wrote in message
news:jgv2e.8357$Ab.118@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

--
Vj

They appear to be punchings for a piano. These are shims in various
thicknesses made of paper, fiber board and felt that go under the
keys of a piano to level the keys to the same height. The felts are
used to quiet the action and reduce the thump when a key is played.
Piano technicians often made these themselves out of news paper or
whatever was handy. The box also appears to have some ivory strips
for repair of piano keys.

Bob, I think you've got it!

--
Vj

Rich Grise · Mar 30, 2005

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:33:51 +0000, Vřdkäjéll˙ wrote:

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

Go surf rec.puzzles for awhile, and spot the guy who does the "What Is It"
thing on his blog. Submit this, and you'll have an answer in a day.

It looks to me like little grinder pads, but they're small, so
maybe kinda like sequins or beads to be strung, but why newspaper?

Thanks!
Rich

Jim Thompson · Mar 30, 2005

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:00:58 GMT, "Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk>
wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:33:51 GMT, "Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote:

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

Shims?

...Jim Thompson

But so many, in one box? ummmmmmm

480)460-2350 | |
| E-mail Address at Website Fax

Keith Wootten · Mar 30, 2005

In message <S0A2e.57$G8.7@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>, Vřdkäjéll˙
<gnu@giggle.me.uk> writes

If there IS a prize, I think Bob has won it!

Just because there's a crude sketch of an upright piano on the inside of
the box lid. I demand a recount.

But why are there two sizes - are they different for the black and white
notes?

Cheers
--
Keith Wootten

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

Keith Wootten wrote:

In message <S0A2e.57$G8.7@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>, Vřdkäjéll˙
gnu@giggle.me.uk> writes

If there IS a prize, I think Bob has won it!

Just because there's a crude sketch of an upright piano on the inside
of the box lid. I demand a recount.

Ooooooooooh you could be an after the fact detective! ho ho ho

But why are there two sizes - are they different for the black and
white notes?

Cheers

For baby pianos and UPRIGHTS?

--
Vj

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

Jim Thompson wrote:

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:00:58 GMT, "Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:33:51 GMT, "Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote:

I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

Shims?

...Jim Thompson

But so many, in one box? ummmmmmm

What was it Bob Eldred said, "They appear to be punchings for a piano.
These are **shims**..." ??

Sorry, I looked on the internet and didn't see shims associated with
pianos... But! I'm sure there will be a reference to them somewhere... so
you can have a lucky bag... Because Bob will have taken the imaginary grand
prize of a week for 2 in the Bahamas...

ok? :O)
--
Vj

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

"Spacers or shims for a piano tuner (quite convincing, joint favourite)"

This is on his website now, looks like the favourite answer!

Mystery solved

Go back to work...

bye :O)

Vj

John Woodgate · Mar 30, 2005

I read in sci.electronics.design that Vřdkäjéll˙ <gnu@giggle.me.uk>
wrote (in <sjB2e.126$G8.92@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk&gt

about 'Well,
what ARE they for?', on Wed, 30 Mar 2005:

"Spacers or shims for a piano tuner (quite convincing, joint
favourite)"

The piano tuna is the only known musical fish.
--
Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only.
There are two sides to every question, except
'What is a Moebius strip?'
http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Also see http://www.isce.org.uk

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 30, 2005

John Woodgate wrote:

I read in sci.electronics.design that Vřdkäjéll˙ <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote (in <sjB2e.126$G8.92@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk&gt about 'Well,
what ARE they for?', on Wed, 30 Mar 2005:
"Spacers or shims for a piano tuner (quite convincing, joint
favourite)"

The piano tuna is the only known musical fish.

and they like the Bass notes best...
--
Vj

Bob Eldred · Mar 30, 2005

"Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk> wrote in message
news:t3A2e.61$G8.52@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...

Bob Eldred wrote:
"Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk> wrote in message
news:jgv2e.8357$Ab.118@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
I saw this in 'bt3a'

"I wonder could you help me", enquires Neil,
"about two years ago I was out on the piste,
and on the way home I found this box. It's a
normal cigar box but inside it's full of these
little pieces of paper, ranging from really
thin to card thickness. I've not a clue what
this could be for and I reckon it to be the
product of a deranged mind or something."
Readers! If you know then get in touch.
http://www.identity.ie/whatsinthebox/

I thought that one of the knowledgeable peeps in here might know...

--
Vj

They appear to be punchings for a piano. These are shims in various
thicknesses made of paper, fiber board and felt that go under the
keys of a piano to level the keys to the same height. The felts are
used to quiet the action and reduce the thump when a key is played.
Piano technicians often made these themselves out of news paper or
whatever was handy. The box also appears to have some ivory strips
for repair of piano keys.

Bob, I think you've got it!

--
Vj

I kind of cheated. I have rebuilt several pianos also tune them and regulate
their actions. I've probably puched out 1000 of these little shims myself so
it was pretty obvious what they were when I saw them. Seeing what appear to
be ivories in the box was a dead giveaway.
Bob

John Fields · Mar 30, 2005

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 15:52:32 -0800, "Bob Eldred"
<nsmontassoc@yahoo.com> wrote:

I kind of cheated. I have rebuilt several pianos also tune them and regulate
their actions. I've probably puched out 1000 of these little shims myself so
it was pretty obvious what they were when I saw them. Seeing what appear to
be ivories in the box was a dead giveaway.

---
You didn't cheat at all. The question was asked and you knew what the
answer was because you'd been there and done that, unlike that Jim
Thompson character who merely hazarded a guess and happened to get
lucky with that shim sham scam.

Good for you!

--
John Fields
Professional Circuit Designer

Rich Grise · Mar 31, 2005

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 18:33:05 +0000, Vřdkäjéll˙ wrote:

John Woodgate wrote:
I read in sci.electronics.design that Vřdkäjéll˙ <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote (in <sjB2e.126$G8.92@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk&gt about 'Well,
what ARE they for?', on Wed, 30 Mar 2005:
"Spacers or shims for a piano tuner (quite convincing, joint
favourite)"

The piano tuna is the only known musical fish.

and they like the Bass notes best...

And they just play for the halibut...
;-)

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 31, 2005

Rich Grise wrote:

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 18:33:05 +0000, Vřdkäjéll˙ wrote:

John Woodgate wrote:
I read in sci.electronics.design that Vřdkäjéll˙ <gnu@giggle.me.uk
wrote (in <sjB2e.126$G8.92@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk&gt about 'Well,
what ARE they for?', on Wed, 30 Mar 2005:
"Spacers or shims for a piano tuner (quite convincing, joint
favourite)"

The piano tuna is the only known musical fish.

and they like the Bass notes best...

And they just play for the halibut...
;-)

But they do sound cod damned awful

--
Vj

Vřdkäjéll˙ · Mar 31, 2005

Bob Eldred wrote:

"Vřdkäjéll˙" <gnu@giggle.me.uk> wrote in message
Bob, I think you've got it!

--
Vj

I kind of cheated. I have rebuilt several pianos also tune them and
regulate their actions. I've probably puched out 1000 of these little
shims myself so it was pretty obvious what they were when I saw them.
Seeing what appear to be ivories in the box was a dead giveaway.
Bob

I don't think you cheated, It's nice to actually KNOW something.

)

--
Vj

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