>> A small spring clamp also works quite well. I keep one of those in my >> stringing kit. Small, so it takes up very little space. Always >> handy, always there. > > Not so much use as the vise-grip if you want to twist the string, > though. I use a pair of 4" vise-grip type grips made in China that you > can get very cheaply. > > JD I seem to have lost track here - not surprising, considering it's me, but are we talking about replacing an individual string or restringing? Individual string replacement, pin-in, the Vise-Grip(s) or functional equivalent(s) work great. Restringing, the pin with the coil wound on is an ideal T-handle with which to twist the string (hitch engaged) before driving it into the block. Just checking, Ron N
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