Phil, FWIW, when I took the technical test the splice I made looked very strange. I knew it was wrong, but I didn't have time to do it over. The judges gave me credit because it held the tension. They kept making the string tighter until it tore somewhere else. I have never made such a poor splice since! Regards, Clyde Phil Bondi wrote: > Clyde, this scenario that you describe is probably one reason why I will > fail the Technical Exam when I finally get to take it (I'll answer your post > next, Wim)..string splicing..I have been shown various ways to do it by > various RPT,s and not one of those ways made me feel comfortable with the > outcome. I see very little splicing in the field. When I do, it's usually a > mess and a problem to tune(always a tad flat). > > I understand the PTG's requirement that this skill at least be aquired to > pass its test, but I also understand my own concience and my own 'customer > service' attitude. I want that customer to feel that when a string breaks, > they'll get a new one, which is what I do. I'm obviously not provicient, and > probably don't care to be since I have yet to make an attempt in the field > to splice. > > There's no doubt my inability for splicing will prevent me from becomming > President of the PTG!, > > Phil > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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