[pianotech] Stringing tool/brake line

[Bruce Browning - The Piano Tuner]

Mike,
Do you mean 4' long?




>     Matthew and all:
>     I'm the one that came up with the stringing tool made from a length of
> steel brake line.  1/4" diameter works best, 4" long.  Its available
> for about $5 at auto supply stores.  Flatten one end of the tubing,
> then drill two 1/32" holes opposite each other as shown.  Cut the new
> string to length as needed (keeping in mind two strings are being
> replaced) adding extra for coils on the tuning pin.  Make a U-shaped
> bend halfway down the length of the wire, then thread the two ends of
> the string into the tubing from the flattened end, leaving enough
> showing to hook over the hitch pin.  Then from the tuning pins toward
> the hitch pin, carefully push the tubing with strings inside through
> the space where you removed the broken strings.  The tubing may be
> bent to make this easier, as it straightens easily afterwards.  Hook
> the string loop over the hitch pin (I use a small pair of vise grips
> to keep the loop in place) and carefully slide the tubing off the
> strings, being careful not to twist the tubing as its being removed.
> Then complete the installation at the tuning pins.
>     Any questions?
>     Mike Kurta, RPT
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