stringing

[Kdivad@AOL.COM]

In a message dated Mon, 5 Aug 2002 3:25:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, tompiano@gate.net writes:

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> 
> David,
> So I take you have been using an impact driver.  I'm trying to get a visual
> as to how the winding of the first coil would occur. Do you do that manually
> then use the impact wrench to complete the 2nd coil. Or can you control the
> driver enough to stop the winding at around 3 coils on the first pin.
> Tom Servinsky, RPT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Kdivad@AOL.COM
> Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 10:13 AM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: stringing
> 
> 
> In a message dated Mon, 5 Aug 2002 6:24:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> tompiano@gate.net writes:
> 
> >
> >
> > List,
> > I'm a "wind the coil on the pin then drive the pin" stringer.  I've toyed
> > with the driving in the pins first but I like the advantage of having one
> > side of the pin completely accessible for coil lift and the sorts. I'm
> very
> > anal on nice coils and beckets which align beautifully. Every advantage I
> > can get to meet my needs I'll do.
> > That being said, I'm wondering if any out there would/could comment on the
> > use of an air impact driver to wind the strings onto the coil ( while in
> the
> > block).  I'm thinking that between a palm nailer and 
> impact
> > driver,
> > stringing could become  a lot less physical.
> > Tom Servinsky, RPT
> 
> Try it you will like it!
> 
> David Koelzer
> Vintage Pianos
> DFW

My apoligies, I was refering to the palm nailer only.

David Koelzer 
Vintage Pianos
DFW