[pianotech] understrung bridge pins

[John Ross]

I use a length of brake line, as suggested on the list. I flattened the end, and drilled 2 holes.
The wire fits through, and keeping the orientation the same, once it is attached on the hitch pin, I draw the brake line up. This way the proper string end gets on the proper pin.
Measure for the number of turns you want and take up the slack.
I then use a pair of tools from Pianotek I think. A piece of plastic to separate the base strings, and a screwdriver like tool with a slot, that fits on the wire and allows you to twist over the bridge pins. The tool fits on the universal handle.
I am so organized (read unorganized) that I can't find my Pianotek catalogue, to give a part number.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia.
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  From: 88man at netscape.com 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:34 PM
  Subject: [pianotech] understrung bridge pins


  Replaced string on under area of overstrung section. Had one helluva time getting string on bridge pins in the proper configuration. Would GREATLY appreciate any tips on procedure, tools, gadgets, techniques, etc. to make this job a little easier for me. 

  This was an old upright, and the bridge pins were located in East Jesus....hard to see, hard to get at, etc. 

  This really kicked my old butt.

  Merry Christmas to all.

  Lance Chauvin
  Baton Rouge, La

   

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