Sciortino Insta-Coiler

[Newton Hunt]

The problem with the unit you have is that the support under the string
(below the notch) is too thick.  It needs to be ground down so it is
just over 2 mm high. 

Also there are techniques to using the tool.  First, set the handle to a
comfortable position or to conform to the stringing location.  Set the
height of the outer sleeve so the beck hole is just visible through the
notch, then insert the wire.  When you make the becket rotate the outer
sleeve clockwise to you are not putting a double bend in the wire.  Make
sour two and a half turns then remove the tool.

It does take a little practice and familiarity with the tool to make it
work well every time.

		Newton

> SUSAN P SWEARINGEN wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Has anyone had much success with the Sciortino Insta-coiler?  It's
> probably better used when restringing an entire piano but as a farily
> new part-time tuner, I bought one in hopes that it would make the
> occassional broken string easier to replace.  Sometimes it makes a
> perfect coil and other times, I have problems getting it to work.
> Maybe I just need to have more practice with it but it seems
> inconsistent.
> 
> Any opinions?
> 
> Corte Swearingen