The Instrument Workshop

Parts, plans and supplies for early keyboard instruments and other stringed instruments

Paper Punchings

Paper and cardboard punchings of various thicknesses are used around balance pins to level the keys. Punchings are 1/2" (12 mm) in diameter with a 0.146" (3,6 mm) diameter hole in the center. Use appropriate felt punchings to hold them in place. Available in thicknesses 0.005" (0,13 mm), 0.010" (0,25 mm), 0.020" (0,5 mm), 0.030" (0,75 mm) in packages of 500. The package of assorted thicknesses contains approximately 70 of each size individually packaged.

Paper Balance Rail Punchings

Paper Punchings