[pianotech] Re.: refilling 1/3 lb. spools

[Joseph Garrett]

Thanqueverymuch! :-)
Been doing that for 35+ years. seemed like a no-brainer at the time. Of
course that was way back when I still had one.<G>
Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I



> [Original Message]
> From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>; <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> Date: 7/6/09 4:15:27 PM
> Subject: RE: [pianotech] Re.: refilling 1/3 lb. spools
>
> Washers...good idea.   I'm always fighting to tighten those babies...
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Received: 7/6/2009 3:54:26 PM
> Subject: [pianotech] Re.: refilling 1/3 lb. spools
>
>
> >Conrad Said: "Yup, that's why I only use 1# canisters..."
>
> >Right! Real convenient to carry 30 Pounds of wire with you out in the
field! Sheesh!
> >Yes, 1# cans are the way to go in the shop. Fill the 1/3 lb. ones from
the 1# cans. 
> >The biggee is....make sure you have the "Brake" on the 1/3 lb. spools.
Also bend the 
> >"tongue" of the Brake upwards so that the wire binds against the bend
before it 
> >comes out of the ent of the "tongue"!!! Also, put washers and either
side of the 
> >spool when you attach the "Brakes", that way you can cinch down on the
pivot bolt 
> >and control the amount of resistance. The heavier the wire, the more
resistance you 
> >need to avoid the "explosion"....DAMHIK!!!
> >Regards,
> >Joe
>
>
> >Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> >Captain, Tool Police
> >Squares R I
>
>
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