Instructions for looping machine.

[John Ross]

Thanks Conrad.
Mine is different. I can visualize how yours works though.
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Instructions for looping machine.


> At 14:46 8/1/2007, you wrote:
>
>>>Ron, John,
>>>I found the instructions for the looper on a stick, (APSCO #282) which 
>>>looks a lot like Schaff #114. would that be close enough??
>>>Conrad
>>
>>Thar she blows! The APSCO looper on a stick is the very one.
>>
>>Ron N
>
>
> My scanner is on strike, apparently. Here's what it says...
>
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> #282 APSCO LOOPING MACHINE
>
> Hardened blocks and hook resist wear from piano wire. Easy to use.  Just 
> clamp wood block securely in a vise and it is ready to use.
>
> Follow these simple instructions:
>
> 1. Adjust sliding block to length of loop desired.  You can adjust the 
> length of the loop by sliding block to desired position.
>
> 2. Insert wire in hole of sliding block until wire protrudes about 1/4" 
> through the bottom of block.
>
> 3. Loop the wire around the hook in counter-clockwise direction and return 
> wire to hardened block.
>
> 4. Clamp the wire in blocks by holding handle down firmly. (Do not allow 
> wire to slip.)
>
> 5. Turn crank clockwise until you have the twist you desire.  (Tight or 
> loose.)
>
> 6. Open blocks and while holding wire end, continue to turn slowly until 
> the wire coils on loop end.  2 or 3 turns make an ideal loop.
>
> 7. Remove loop and trim excess wire. Now you have a consistent and 
> professional looking loop.
>
> Practice makes perfect, and with a little experimenting you will find, you 
> too, can make professional appearing loops.
>
> AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY COMPANY
>
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>
> Conrad Hoffsommer
>
> Early to rise: early to bed;
> Makes a man healthy, and socially dead.
>
>