Hi Terry, The answer to that question would take a whole lot of research which is beyond my means. But as Ron's post suggests, the metal turns a dark blue when heat treated. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 6:21 AM Subject: Re: Open-Face Pinblock & Stringing > I see yours on your web site. Is the steel on your tip harder than that used on the APSCO variety? > > Terry Farrell > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe And Penny Goss" <imatunr@srvinet.com> > To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> > Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 8:31 PM > Subject: Re: Open-Face Pinblock & Stringing > > > > yes<G> > > Joe Goss > > imatunr@srvinet.com > > www.mothergoosetools.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> > > To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org> > > Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 5:50 PM > > Subject: Re: Open-Face Pinblock & Stringing > > > > > > > I have the coil tightening tool that has a weight on a shaft that you bang > > upwards. I've only restrung a couple pianos with it, but it seems as though > > the edges that should hook onto the coil have rounded off and each time you > > bang the weight, it just jumps off the coil. I likely bought mine from > > Schaff or APSCO. Is there a better quality one available? > > > > > > Terry Farrell > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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