Replacing Spinet Strings

[Dick Beaton]

Hi all....
Take a piece of curtain rod...the type that is folded....fold the string and slide it down inside the rod.  This can be inserted behind the bass strings. pull the bottom of the loop out and slip it over the hitch pin and lock it there with a clamp. Now take care of the top in the usual fashion. When finished the rod will easily come off and you can put the tension on and finish.  Pull it up a half step sharp and back it down.  Good luck!
Dick RPT MT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kam544@flash.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: Replacing Spinet Strings


> >...Is there...some invented tool to simplify the procedure?...
> >William R. Monroe...
> 
> William, List,
> 
> Yes, there is!
> 
> The Stringer, Part #STG-2000
> Pianotek Supply Company
> 1-248-545-1599
> 1-800-347-3854 (orders only)
> 
> (With 2 rubber bolt caps I also use this tool as a lid prop for upright
> pianos w/grand type top cover)
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Keith McGavern
> Registered Piano Technician
> Oklahoma Chapter 731
> Piano Technicians Guild
> USA
> 
>