Piano Wire Cannisters

[Ron Nossaman]

> Technicians,
>  
> May I have your opinions (and rants) as to the best way to use the tin 1 
> lb. piano wire cannisters?

Sure, if you must.


> Do you leave the X shaped metal wire holder on?

Not with the Mapes IG. They don't have them in the first 
place, and I bend something similar from welding rod so I can 
load the canister without "bird nesting" myself into immobility.


> Do you unwind from the center or the outer end (the outer end is marked 
> "Start Here")?

 From the center. "Start Here" is for unaccompanied tours.


> Do you insert the loose wire end back into the canister, hook the end 
> and loop it over to the small hole on the back side of the cannister or 
> drill a new wire hole in the tin and stash the end there?

Drilled holes (3) in the cannister.


> Did you once use this style of wire holder but gave up in absolute 
> disgust and threw them away to go back to the 1/4 lb reels with brakes 
> or 5 lb coils with a homemade spool?

Nope, These seem to be the proper available level of disgust 
for my stringing volume.


> Did you throw your stringing equipment down, kick it into the corner and 
> vow never to touch stinging again?

Well, yea, but see immediately previous disclosure.


> Blaine Hebert
Ron N