M&H Screw Stringer

[Paul Chick]

Subject: Re: M&H Screw Stringer

Thanks, Ed. I used no test blow at all in tuning as I was looking for it to 
lower pitch with no results, so, I just learned something.
Fenton

> << This was all done based on nothing more than an intuitive approach and
> what seemed to work. I'm going back to touch up the string repairs and 
> re-tune
> the piano. Hopefully armed with knowledge from someone out there with
> experience. >>
>
> At North Bennett, we were taught to tune these by bringing the pitch up 
> from
> below, and using a test blow to raise them the last cent or two.  I don't 
> know
> if that is the best way, but it was the only way I have seen it done,
> accurately.
> Regards,
> Ed Foote RPT

The screw stringer I have needed the same approach to tune i.e. pull up
close to pitch then "settle" the with forte test blows to get to pitch.
Then I discovered that if a little bit of lubrication placed on each side
and back of the string hook where it passes through its guide slot, made it
far easier with almost no firm test blows to get to pitch. Protek was all I
had.  The piano needs tuning again so, I'll see if the lube is still
affective.
Paul C