On the Sciortino, it is best to turn the pin out 3 1/2 turns, 7 half turns. Now if the pin was pounded down so that the coil is a mere 1/16 inch (2mm) from the plate, you might want to go four or four and a half turns. Of course if the pin is super loose by then, use a larger pin. (very rare). If the coil stands high, tap the pin. Btw you can go with two turns instead of three, just cut the string three fingers instead of four. I bet I used the Sciortino 100 times and never hit the plate...Well that was 10 years ago, I hope quality control hasn't slipped that much in such a great tool. That reminds me of a joke. I was talking to a person who is in denial of being an old timer. (He will be 80 in Dec.) Anyhow he made the remark, "What I used to do all night, now takes me all night". Ummm, why did I mention this ? Oh because the 100 times up to ten years ago. That's when I lost the coil maker, and in the ten years since I have probably wanted to use it less than ten times.... Uhhhhhhuh, what is the point? .... Oh never mind..... Execpt to say , things like that can happen when you think you have "retired" at age 40. I'dneversignmynametothis ---------- > From: Newton Hunt <nhunt@jagat.com> > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: Sciortino Coil Maker > Date: Tuesday, May 05, 1998 9:07 AM > > I've already ground mine down TWICE.The first time wasn't quite enough. > > Why do we have to modify so many tools we get because they did not > follow the original design? (whine) > > Newton >
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