strings

[Clyde Hollinger]

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Stuart,

I've only had to tune one screw stringer, maybe 3 1/2 years ago.  I do
remember that it had evidence of many (replaced) torn strings, so we
can't count on that system necessarily reducing the amount of string
breakage.

Clyde

ASB wrote:

> Clyde,Thanks for that Clyde, that certainly follows what I have seen.
> So some strength must be lost from coiling on the pin. Maybe Mason and
> Hamlin were onto something with their stringer system. I have read and
> heard that piano wire is at its best when its at 70% of breaking
> point, What is the allowance for elastic limit and coiling on the
> pin? Stuart
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Clyde Hollinger
>      To: pianotech@ptg.org
>      Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 11:22 PM
>      Subject: Re: strings
>       Stuart,
>
>      All I know is that nearly always, when a string breaks, it's
>      right where the coil stops and the "straight" section
>      begins.  Does that help?
>
>      Regards, Clyde
>
>     >
>

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