Ron, There is a tool to tie strings. I used it when I was in training. I think it can be found in most of the piano supply catalogs. The tool clamps into a bench vise, the wire is threaded through it and clamped and then the operator turns the crank. It takes a few tries to get the hang of it; but, with enough practice, lovely results can be had. There may be a difference in quality, depending on where you order it from--the usual problem. I'd look it up and tell you what catalog and page, but I'm at home and my catalogs are in my office at school. Good Luck! Barb Richmond, Illinois Weleyan University
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