Gary, Use a small spring loaded clamp (whatever they're called) after you get the loop on the hitch pin. The type with rubber on the ends. This will protect the plate finish better than vise grips and IMHO, is easier to use. Avery >I'm looking for tips on replacing broken strings on upright pianos when >one has no one available to assistant. I wasted too much time today in >trying to keep the string on the hitch pin while making the coils on the >tuning pin. >Gary Isaac >P.O. Box 550 >Umtata >South Africa 5099 >Phone/Fax: +27 47 535-0376 >Email: isaac@wildcoast.com ___________________________ Avery Todd, RPT Experience is something you don't Moores School of Music get until just after you need it. University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4893 713-743-3226 http://www.music.uh.edu/
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