Thanks Conrad. Mine is different. I can visualize how yours works though. John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 9:04 PM Subject: Re: Instructions for looping machine. > At 14:46 8/1/2007, you wrote: > >>>Ron, John, >>>I found the instructions for the looper on a stick, (APSCO #282) which >>>looks a lot like Schaff #114. would that be close enough?? >>>Conrad >> >>Thar she blows! The APSCO looper on a stick is the very one. >> >>Ron N > > > My scanner is on strike, apparently. Here's what it says... > > =========================== > #282 APSCO LOOPING MACHINE > > Hardened blocks and hook resist wear from piano wire. Easy to use. Just > clamp wood block securely in a vise and it is ready to use. > > Follow these simple instructions: > > 1. Adjust sliding block to length of loop desired. You can adjust the > length of the loop by sliding block to desired position. > > 2. Insert wire in hole of sliding block until wire protrudes about 1/4" > through the bottom of block. > > 3. Loop the wire around the hook in counter-clockwise direction and return > wire to hardened block. > > 4. Clamp the wire in blocks by holding handle down firmly. (Do not allow > wire to slip.) > > 5. Turn crank clockwise until you have the twist you desire. (Tight or > loose.) > > 6. Open blocks and while holding wire end, continue to turn slowly until > the wire coils on loop end. 2 or 3 turns make an ideal loop. > > 7. Remove loop and trim excess wire. Now you have a consistent and > professional looking loop. > > Practice makes perfect, and with a little experimenting you will find, you > too, can make professional appearing loops. > > AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY COMPANY > > ================================= > > Conrad Hoffsommer > > Early to rise: early to bed; > Makes a man healthy, and socially dead. > >
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