I've replaced a few strings in my short time in the biz and I've done it three ways... coiling on a dummy pin, using one of those expensive gadgets, and on the real pin without the expensive gadget. I find the easiest and best results from using the dummy pin. Paul Bruesch Stillwater, MN On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:59 PM, Israel Stein <custos3 at comcast.net> wrote: > At 03:27 PM 7/24/2008, avid Ilvedson wrote: > >> The dummy pin and pre-coiling is the way to go, so now is the time to >> start practicing. The RPT test's preferred method is pre-coiling, I >> believe. >> >> David Ilvedson, RPT >> Pacifica, CA 94044 >> > > There are no "preferred" methods on the RPT exam. One is free to use > whichever method or methods one is fluent in and comfortable with. Results > are scored, not methods. > > That said, I would recommend that novices take seriously the > recommendations of experienced technicians with regard to the most efficient > and reliable methods. > > Israel Stein > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080725/faef06f4/attachment.html
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