I replaced strings for years with the 3 turns out until I took a class at a convention and finally got the hang of using a dummy pin. I have a block of wood with a hole for the dummy tuning pin to sit in and small screw for the wire to bear against while coiling. A T-hammer works, but I use one of those little floppy hammer thingys. Turn the original pin out 1 full turn after lining the hole up towards the nose and keys. I turn 3 turns on the dummy pin. Through the agraffe/under capo and make one coil, push onto tuning pin. Take rest of wire and pull towards hitch and then bend around hitch. Then back through agraffe/pressure bar. Cut for length and make another coil. I find it harder to do on uprights and often just turn the pin out 3 turns. Grands are mucho easier... David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: wimblees at aol.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Received: 7/13/2009 7:43:22 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Treble String Replacement >Matthew >You don't say if this is an upright or a grand piano, in the treble or in the bass. There >are different ways to do replace the string. >Personally, I reverse the pin at least 3 full turns, and then, using a pair of needle >nose pliers, guide the string into the hole of the pin,?and while turning the pin, guide >the string with the pliers to get a nice even coil. >Wim >-----Original Message----- >From: Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net> >To: pianotech at ptg.org >Sent: Mon, Jul 13, 2009 2:43 pm >Subject: [pianotech] Treble String Replacement >Hi all, >? >I may be doing several string replacements tomorrow.? Now, as per Randy Potter's >course, I originally learned to replace strings by backing the pin out quite a bit, and >without using a dummy pin. >? >Could I please get some e-mails briefly describing replacement by using a dummy >pin?? I know to back the pin out 3/4 of a turn, and putting about 3 full coils on the >dummy pin.? But all the inbetween stuff that may save me some time and heartache, >would help. >? >Thank you so much! >TODD PIANO WORKS >Matthew Todd, Piano Technician >(979) 248-9578 >http://www.toddpianoworks.com
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