problem learning how to use an insta coiler

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Hi Everyone,
Yesterday I went to chicago to learn string replacement.  Unfortunatley, I had to learn on this tool called an insta coiler. I literally hate this thing.  First, am I suposed to simply use it with the little thin handle, or is the top suposed to have a tuning lever tip placed on it and turned by the tuning lever?  We tryied that and the thing wouldn't budge.  I mean I had to hold the handle of the coiler and try to keep it from moving as I turned the tuning lever.  Then we tried using it without the lever and turning it by the small thin handle that is attached to it.  For some reason I had trouble keeping the coiler strait enough and the becket would slip out of the groove and then the tuning pin would simply turn in the jig.  Also, that adjustable color part kept comming loose so I had to retighten it with the tuning lever.  So I'm pretty fed up and p.... sed off at this tool.  Is it my lack of depth perseption or the is this tool faulty?  

Any ideas other than , "Oh you're posting too much," are welcome.  I'm serious too, don't even try that one with me with the mood I'm in tonight. :)
Marshall
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Avery 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 5:42 PM
  Subject: Re: How to diagnose YC Expanding Action Brackets


  At 08:37 AM 3/28/2006, you wrote:

    Rick,
     
    Another action bracket tip off would be the serial number of the piano.  The range I've heard several times is in the 60,000 to 96,000 range, although I've replaced brackets on a few Young Changs in the early 100,000s.  
     
    If the brackets need replacing, it's a straightforward job.  The piano is probably ready for a complete regulation and voicing by now.  

  I would think that it would be "normal" after replacing the action brackets! :-) 

  Avery Todd



    Daniel F. Dannenfelser, RPT
    Sacramento, CA
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