problem learning how to use an insta coiler

[pianotune05]

Hi Sid,
What did you use to place the wire on the pin?  Sometimes the newest tool 
isn't always the best, and I'm open to try anything until I find what works 
for me.
Marshall
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sid Blum" <piano at sover.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: problem learning how to use an insta coiler


>
> I guess I learned the real old fashioned way.  Back out the pin, insert 
> the wire, wind the wire upon the pin, make it neat, level pin if 
> necessary, tune.
>
> Sid Blum
>
>
>>Like Joe said: the old fashion way. I use a hand held
>>coiler..one by Sciortino [?] the other I made myself,
>>make your coil, slip it off, and onto pin. Tension up
>>bingo...done in 5-10 minutes. Neat and easy.
>>--- Mike Kurta <mkurta at adelphia.net> wrote:
>>
>>>      Marshall, you might try to have someone familiar
>>>  with the tool  demonstrate its use to you.  It
>>>  really does work well, as many have said. Mike Kurta
>>
>>
>>Richard
>>the "Piano Guy"
>
>
> -- 
> Sid Blum
> sid at sover.net