Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:30:58 -0400
From: Robert Smythe <robertsmythe-AT-mumpuppet.org>
Subject: Re: PUPT: Re:


I'm currently working with brake cable, and it's ok, but seems to 
lack the real "springiness" of the original. My sister in law is 
sending me 4 meters from London, so we'll see how they compare.

Thanks for the hint.  Hope you're all well, too.

>Hi, Robert,
>Have you looked at bicycle brake and shift cable?  I don't know if that is
>like what you are looking for, but I have screwed eyes in the end for a
>slightly stretchy curtain cable.
>Hope the family is well,
>Yours,
>Michael
>
>>  Since I know this list is a forgiving one, and loves technical stuff,
>>  I ask the following question (I have searched the archives and can't
>>  find an answer to it)
>>
>>  Has anyone in the US found a substitute for the curtain cable
>>  specified by Hansjurgen Fettig for his table-top puppets?
>>
>>  THis is a type of spiral-wound cable that is cut to length and screw
>>  eyes are screwed into the ends. I think I remember something about
>>  this a few years ago, but can't find it.

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Robert Smythe
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Mum Puppettheatre
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Philadelphia, PA 19106-2000

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