For individual string replacement, I have a pin which I cut 1/4 inch below the wire hole and use it in my stringing crank. This allows 3 coils and access to tight spots. Jon Page Cape Cod. Mass jpage@capecod.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At 01:09 PM 12/4/96 +0000, you wrote: >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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