Breaking strings - Was: tough work

[Avery Todd]

Hi Tom,

I thought that's what I said! :-) I agree with you but I just don't want to
do it in my particular situation. I'd rather replace with new strings!

Avery

SNIP

>although I know if they're done well, they can last for a long
>time!
>I learned to tie just to pass the test but I doubt I'd ever do it in
>real life!
>There's just something about a knot in a string that bothers me. Sorry.
>That's just the way I am.
>
>Avery
>
>Avery,
>Respectfully, IMHO I disagree. A successful knot in the non speaking
>area is a victory. I see string knots from long gone techs and even
>those of my own surviving indefinitely and as an effective, economical
>repair.
>         To me they speak of craftsmanship, however simply executed.
>         Tom Driscoll