Splicing Strings

[jason kanter]

Nice pix. One BIG warning: if the break is between agraffe and tuning pin,
make sure you pass the string through the agraffe *before* forming the loop
in that section of string!

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
Behalf Of David Vanderhoofven
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 11:56 PM
To: Pianotech
Cc: Matthew Todd
Subject: Re: Splicing Strings


Hi Matthew,

Here is one way to do a splice.  I am sure there are at least 6 or 7 other
methods that will work also!

splice1.jpg
Using round nose pliers, make a 270 degree bend in one wire.  Then make
another 270 degree bend in the wire you are using to make the splice with.

splice2.jpg
Connect the two pieces of wire as shown.

splice3.jpg
As you pull  on the ends of the wires, the knot will begin to form.

splice4.jpg
Another view of the knot.

splice5.jpg
Cut the ends of the wires so they are not sticking out more than
1/4".  1/8" is better!  Just don't cut the ends so close that the knot
could slip.

Now that the knot is formed and pulling tight, you are ready to put the
string in the piano.  Attach the loop to the hitch pin, thread it through
the bridge pins, up to the upper bridge pin (or agraffe), up to the tuning
pin.  Measure the length you need to make 3 turns around the tuning pin,
and install the string.  As you increase tension on the string, the knot
will pull tighter and tighter.  Voila!

Hope this is helpful!

David Vanderhoofven
Joplin, MO




At 11:20 PM 4/7/2005, you wrote:

>Do any of you have pics of a splice step by step?
>Thanks!
>Matthew