Opinions On Insta-coiler

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Arnold,

The insta-coiler is handy for replacing individual strings in a
strung piano. It does take a few minutes to set the correct depth to
match the becket but if your replacing several strings, you'll come
out ahead. Even for only 1 string I find it's worth it if just to assure
a tight coil.  I've had mine about 3 or 4 years and haven't had any
problem with stripped threads.
On the other hand, if you're stringing a piano from scratch, this is
_not_ the way to go.

Best regards,
jack kehe
chicago

 > Date:          Wed, 04 Dec 1996 14:12:32 -0400 (EDT)
> From:          Arnold.Schmidt@BBS.delta.com
> Subject:       Opinions On Insta-coiler
> To:            pianotech@byu.edu
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

>   A technician friend in California called last night to tell me about
> his just spending $55 for an Insta-coiler from Schaff.  He has not used
> it yet, so has no opinion yet as to whether it is a worthy tool.  I
> heard from the head of the piano school which I attended that he bought
> a coil-making device years ago (not necessarily an Insta-coiler) in
> which the internal threads quickly stripped out and he wished he had
> spent his money on something else.  Does anyone on the list have an
> opinion about this Instacoiler?  Most of my stringing needs are
> replacing individual strings on pianos, as opposed to complete
> restringing jobs.
>
> Arnold Schmidt, Raleigh, NC
>
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