Wegman

[bases-loaded@juno.com]

On Thu, 28 Feb 2002 05:49:13 -0700 "Joe And Penny Goss"
<imatunr@srvinet.com> writes:
> Mark, ever try to repair a oblong hole that has rounded out and will
> nolonger hold the pin?
> GGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRR
> Joe Goss

Hi Joe -

Point well-taken.  That's probably the same sound I would make if I ran
into that problem!  

Fact is, though, I only service two (not much of a survey) and they are
both from around 1900 or so and they both tune like a dream!  No pin
torque issues whatsoever.  And de-stringing and then re-stringing was
such a joy compared to the usual wrestling match.  

Is this problem you encountered a common one with this design?  More
importantly, how DID you deal with it?

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com


> From: <bases-loaded@juno.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 3:51 AM
> Subject: Wegman
> 
> 
> > Greetings -
> >
> > I just finished restringing a circa 1900 Wegman upright and it was 
> easily
> > the most pleasant restringing job I have ever done.  For those of 
> you
> > unfamiliar with this critter, there is no pin block.  The pin is 
> shorter
> > than normal and is merely placed in an oblong hole in the plate.  
> String
> > tension holds it in place.  Stringing was very fast, very quiet, 
> and very
> > easy.  No pounding, no making sure the pin heights are uniform.... 
> just
> > wind string on pin, place in hole, and put a bit of tension on to 
> keep in
> > place.
> >
> > I have to wonder why in the world did this not catch on in the
> > industry...
> >
> > Another good idea gone to waste.
> >
> > Mark Potter
> > bases-loaded@juno.com
> 
>