Harpsichord string loop question

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Stephen, IMHD
Enlighten us as to the proper procedure. What should we look for in a
correctly tied string.
Here is surely an individual who would like to become competent. Through
much practice like yourself. I really enjoy your posts.
Joe 
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> From: Stephen Birkett <birketts@wright.aps.uoguelph.ca>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Harpsichord string loop question
> Date: Saturday, September 05, 1998 10:19 PM
> 
> Ken:
> > Is it typical for a harpsichord string's loop, down at the hitch pin,
to
> > often or sometimes come loose? ....
> > So, I am wondering if this is a common thing to happen or perhaps the
> > original loops were not securely constructed? 
> >
> Properly wound hitchpin loops are completely secure and should not "work 
> loose". If they do it is incompetence on the part of the stringer.
> 
> Stephen
> 
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