[pianotech] Mason Screw Stringer

[David Doremus]

Thanks Joe, Ryan and Ed. I will proceed cautiously and scream for help 
if needed. I do plan on starting with plain wires until I get cutting 
the right length down rather than risk a new bass string.

---Dave
      New Orleans

On 5/12/11 10:12 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
>
> Dave asked:
> " I need to replace the bass strings on a screw stringer upright, does
> anyone have a stringing process for these they'd be willing to share?
> And/or a source of spare parts if any break? They seem healthy but you
> never know..."
> --Dave,
> I have used screw stringers. One thing that I've deduced is that a bit 
> of lubrication is need on just about every one I've encountered. Lube 
> the threads with "Tri Flow". I've found that to be the best. The 
> stringers always break on the threaded part and the "nut" part is 
> seized on the thread.<G> As far as how to do it? I"d advise you cut 
> off the bass sting of one and peruse all of the various bends
> The how"s will become self evident> Oh< make sure you have the "nut" 
> at it"s farthest when you put the new string on to counter the slip of 
> the "knot" and the stretch of the string>
> Hope that helps<
> joe
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I

--