String Breakage (Reply)

Ron Nossaman nossaman@SOUTHWIND.NET
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 22:58:24 -0600 (CST)


>
>In this case, no, making such tight bends heats the wire and anneals it,
>so the wire becomes softer, which allows the loops to become as tight as
>they do.

*I don't think so, I'll stick with work hardening.


>What book and what type of knot are you referring to?

*No literal book, just the "standard" tuners' knot, a modified square knot
consisting of two loops, bent in opposite directions, and threaded together. 

 Ron 



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