wire splicing

[Richard Moody]

Very good considerations. Having recently had a string break and not being
able to tie it for a performance, it is interesting this topic has come
up. Had it left two strings on two trichords I wouldn't have given it
second thought.  However a one string trichord does present problems
starting with tone, continuing with dampening, and ending with lopsided
stress to the agraffe. (if indeed this is a concern, is it?) Hopefully it
was repaired before too much stress to the shank flange.  I was the
substitute tuner.  Lemme see, what else is relevant? 
	I didn't have large enough diameter wire, which put an end to worrying
about if I could remember how to tie a broken string.  Even if I could,  I
didn't like the idea of  the knot being on the understring felt and
shredding it or getting hung up on it.  This was note F3.  Yeah right,
that string never breaks.  
	Anyhow I am convinced that a STRING TYING KIT  might not be a bad idea.
(Did I say String Tying Kit?) There is a problem of carrying 8 or 9 
sizes of large and very large guage wire. Since I am not restringing I
don't need 1/4 lb rolls even if they are available at such sizes and only
$7.00 ea. I am thinking of 4 or 5 lengths of each size less than a foot
long.  Each with a preformed loop. Such a packet would also contain a copy
of tying instructions and diagrams. Did you know there are at least two
knots for tying music wire...one of those is a square knot?  Round nose
pliers are the only tool I know of that can form the loops unless someone
has other tips. Since they are tapered you get somewhat of a choice of
loop diameters. Order your string splicing kit today, with optional round
nose pliers and video instructions.
		I just came from a friends home who got a new computer (K6 something or
other) that shows videos sent by email. The time is at hand for instant
instruction via the internet. Well 15 seconds worth for now. Just think
how much
it will be in 3 more years. 

Ric Wireknot


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> From: David Renaud <studiorenaud@qc.aibn.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: wire splicing
> Date: Friday, May 14, 1999 1:17 PM
> 
> Have You considered the following.
> 
> 1) Practice on thin wire first, work your way up.
> 2)  Leave enough excess to be safe, you can trim it later.
> 3)  Are you using round nose pliers for the loops,
>      I first tried needle nose, causing a kink in the wire;
>      it encourages breakage.
> 4)  For large wire Use a half size up for your string segment,
>      It has less chance of failing then with two identical diameter
>      sting segments.
> 6)  after a little practice you will have a reliable expectation
>      as to how much the wire will stretch to judge to knot placement.
	{and how far to turn out the tuning pin and all the related problems rm}
..
>      Practice, practice............
> 
>                                                    Dave Renaud
>                                                    RPT
>                                                    Canada
> 
> 
> pamela jenkins wrote:
> 
> > Hello all,
> > I have been battleing with splicing new wire to some bass strings in
an old
> > console.