By for now

[PAT A RALPH]

Going to Las Vegas for MITA Seminar/Convention. Be back after the 22nd

Ken Gerler

----- Original Message -----
From: <BSimon999@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 3:00 AM
Subject: Screw Stringer question


> Next week I am going to see a Mason and Hamlin old upright screwstringer
with
> "a couple of missing wires."
>
> I would appreciate any tips on putting some new strings on, as I have not
> even seen one of these in 10 years. The moving string attachment always
> looked tricky to me, and if there is a standard measurement  (1.5 inches?)
> for the amount  of wire needed to tie it on,  I would appreciate knowing
what
> it is. I always thought that with great effort I could restring that
little
> paddle, but then find I made it too short or long.  I have, however, never
> had to put a string into one yet. Any hints?
>
> IF the tuning nuts are frozen, does one use a tiny touch of oil on them?
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Bill Simon
> Phoenix