<HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Re: [CAUT] Cool Harpsichord website</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> One simple way is to clamp the wire between two pieces of wood, to a table with a c clamp or similar. The wire is between the pieces of wood, the coil is lying on the other side of it.     Note that in this method (I am assuming from description, I didn’t go to site as I have dial up and don’t want to spend the time waiting for a video to load), the wire will be twisting while you are making the loop. So let go of the loop and let it come to equilibrium before releasing the clamp. Regards, Fred Sturm University of New Mexico On 12/2/06 10:45 AM, "Jim Busby" <jim_busby@byu.edu> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE>Hi, I think I read on his site that he left it on the reel with a wire brake. He also said in the field he steps on it with his foot, trying not to kink it at all. This may sound odd but when I’m in a room I tie the end around a door knob… Jim <HR ALIGN=CENTER SIZE="2" WIDTH="100%"> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ken Zahringer Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 10:33 AM To: College and University Technicians Subject: Re: [CAUT] Cool Harpsichord website Hey, Jim. Well, that’s a lot better than what I’ve been doing!  But what’s the other end of the wire hooked to, that he’s pulling against?  Is the coil in a vise or something? Thanks, Ken Z. On 12/1/06 12:27 PM, "Jim Busby" <jim_busby@byu.edu> wrote: List,   A few years ago I asked (on caut) how to make hitch pin loops for a harpsichord. Conrad taught me a method which I still use. Here is web page with a video of how to do it, along with procedures for many other things. This method is really slick and adds a few extra tips. Check it out.   http://www.hpschd.nu/   Follow these links:  Resources > Technical Library > Stringing > Winding a Hitchpin loop.  You’ll find the video in the second to last paragraph (a little icon).   Cool!   Jim Busby BYU </BLOCKQUOTE> </BODY> </HTML>