Bill.... The difficulty one runs into when replacing a plain wire string is when it has to go behind the bass strings. The curtain rod only solves that part of the problem. Dick RPT MT ----- Original Message ----- From: "William R. Monroe" <pianowrmonroe@hotmail.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 2:45 PM Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings > List, > > After reading a few of these comments about curtain rods for putting on a > string, I am a little confused on when the rod comes off. It would seem > that one would need to remove the rod prior to feeding the string up > throught the pressure bar, yes? Or no? > > Thanks to all who have responded. > Bill Monroe (Associate) > Salt Lake City, UT > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dick Beaton" <rbeaton@initco.net> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:33 AM > Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings > > > > Hi all.... > > Take a piece of curtain rod...the type that is folded....fold the string > and slide it down inside the rod. This can be inserted behind the bass > strings. pull the bottom of the loop out and slip it over the hitch pin and > lock it there with a clamp. Now take care of the top in the usual fashion. > When finished the rod will easily come off and you can put the tension on > and finish. Pull it up a half step sharp and back it down. Good luck! > > Dick RPT MT > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <kam544@flash.net> > > To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 7:16 AM > > Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings > > > > > > > >...Is there...some invented tool to simplify the procedure?... > > > >William R. Monroe... > > > > > > William, List, > > > > > > Yes, there is! > > > > > > The Stringer, Part #STG-2000 > > > Pianotek Supply Company > > > 1-248-545-1599 > > > 1-800-347-3854 (orders only) > > > > > > (With 2 rubber bolt caps I also use this tool as a lid prop for upright > > > pianos w/grand type top cover) > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Keith McGavern > > > Registered Piano Technician > > > Oklahoma Chapter 731 > > > Piano Technicians Guild > > > USA > > > > > > > > > > >
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