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

[David Ilvedson]

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