stringing

[Kdivad@AOL.COM]

In a message dated Sun, 4 Aug 2002 10:35:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, RNossaman@cox.net writes:

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> >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.
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> >David Koelzer
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> This is pretty much how I string, with a couple of minor deviations. 
> Anything at all in the pin hole that marks the change in wire size serves 
> as a brain cell waker-upper. Somehow, anything related to golf being used 
> as a consciousness booster seems counter indicative to me, but that may be 
> just a personal glitch. Also, after cutting the string to length for the 
> second pin, I thread the next string through the agraffe(s) or V bar so I 
> can wind two coils and drive two pins in a row without swapping tools. This 
> both saves a little time, and forces me to pay attention to 
> what I'm doing. 
> Often, it works.
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> Ron N

Very good idea, I will try it.  Thanks!

David Koelzer
Vintage Pianos
DFW