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> Hazen, I'm not quite grasping your technique, don't you still have to cut wire to exact length?  Are you putting the hitch bend in first and if you are doesn't that mean a cut for every pin?  The measuring, cutting and manipulating of those cut wires seems time consuming.   Can you elaborate further? 
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> David, 
>  You do have to cut for the exact size,with the wire laying beside you.But it is still a lot faster,and easier to keep up with,than having to get the can out every string,pull out the wire,and measure,and you will still end up measuring exactly anyway.That way when the pins,and wire run out,you know it's time to change size.We don't think of losing a minute here or there,but when you do it 200+ times it adds up.I was taught this way,and it seems I pick up,and put down tools less 
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> Hazen Bannister 

Hazen, let me explain a little about the technique I use.  I drop marked tees in the pin holes, I pull a length of wire out of the can and wind a pin (no measuring or cutting on the first pin). I then drive the pin into the block, next I run the wire through the bridge, around the hitch pin and back through the bridge to the pin hole, measuring approximately 4 fingers and cut (one cut two pins) I then drive the pin into the block. After I make the cut I put the loose end of the wire from the can into one of the pin holes until I am ready for the next pin, so it is right at hand, all I have to do is reach 6 inches.  When I hit the tee I change sizes.

I am serious about understanding how your technique saves time and is easier, could you please go through the procedure to make it clearer?  I would greatly appreciate it.

David Koelzer
Vintage Pianos
DFW