Accu-Just Hitch Pins

[Richard Strang]

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Hi, Roger,
   Does this mean that if I only put in a set of bass strings, I don't have
to detune the treble to take stress off the plate? That would make the job
much easier.

Richard
  -----Original Message-----
  From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
Behalf Of Roger Jolly
  Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 7:54 PM
  To: Pianotech
  Subject: RE: Accu-Just Hitch Pins



  Hi Richard,
                     It's no big deal, I was erring on the side of caution,
as I have seen some very strange things with the hitch pins over the years.
If Baldwin does not get back to you, contact me off list and I will look up
the data for you.
  Ideally you will need a compound bearing gauge.  That's the one with a
bubble on it.
    You have to get the treble bridge strung, up to pitch, and bearing set,
before you even begin to start on the bass stringing.

  Regards Roger




  At 05:39 PM 6/24/2003 -0500, you wrote:

    My major problem is I'm alone here in Panama. There are no other
technicians around that could possibly help me in a dream. If this Baldwin
is so particular as to how the string is put around the hitch pin, God help
the ambassador's piano if she gives the job to someone other than me. I will
have to buy a down bearing gauge and learn how to use it. I have already
sent an email to Baldwin to get information as to the stinging scheme and
the down bearing measurements. Thanks for the input.

    Richard

      -----Original Message-----

      From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
Behalf Of Roger Jolly

      Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 10:31 AM

      To: Pianotech

      Subject: Re: Accu-Just Hitch Pins


      Hi Richard,

                         Contact Baldwin for a copy of their stringing
guide, that way you can correctly set the baring.   If it's unavailable, get
an experienced local tech to walk you through the process.

      This vintage of piano had Sycrotone strings, the core wire was a few
sizes too small, and too close to the percentage break point, and was prone
to breakage.   If you order the strings from Mappes, you will get a set of
modified strings that will work just fine.


      Hope this is helpful

      Roger



      At 10:10 AM 6/24/2003 -0500, you wrote:

        Hi, all,

           What is there that is special about the Accu-Just Hitch Pins that
a technician should know before he starts taking strings off? I may put a
set of bass strings on a Baldwin M, but I am not familiar with the design of
this piano.



        Richard

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