In a message dated 1/19/01 4:01:05 PM Central Standard Time, tito@PhilBondi.com writes: << ran into a little problem today...there was a broken plain wire, and it was a singular wire. How does one make a nice hitch pin loop in the field?..I know how to do it in my shop... roo(k) >> Cut off all but about 2 inches of the wire that broke and loop the wire around the shaft of a screw driver, and just keep going around about 3 times. I have strong enough hands so I can do it with my fingers. If the wire is very heavy, you might need to use pliers or a needle nose. When you start making the loop, make the cut off wire go over the wire that is still attached, and end with the wire coming out from under. This way, when you have completed 3 turn, the end will lay against the plate. Cut off the excess wire. To get the loop on the hitch pin, you will have to turn the tuning pin with the string still attached back a little. You will also need to tap the new loop, to snug it against the hitch pin. Willem
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