[CAUT] Wrest pins

[David Ilvedson]

And, of course, no beckets...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Ed Foote" <a440a at aol.com>
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 10/8/2009 5:20:01 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Wrest pins



> 


>Also, Gerry's suggestion as to drilling the smooth ones is very
>interesting, depending on how you're set up shop-wise.


> I don't understand why anybody would want to drill holes for harpsichord wire.? It is 
>a a very simple technique to wrap the string around the pin!? The taper also makes it 
>a simple chore to take the pin out and put it back in with a light tap.? 
>?? I do the wrapping with the pin out of the block, first two coils are made by holding 
>the pin and wrapping the wire around it, crossing over a small "tail" that is laid 
>lengthwise down the pin, starting just above where the swedge begins. Once the 
>tail is covered/anchored with two wraps, it is easy to keep tension on the pin and 
>wind on however many coils are needed.? 


> Regards,


>Ed Foote RPT
>http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
>?