<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; = charset=iso-8859-1"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <link rel=File-List href="cid:filelist.xml@01C3397A.9DC6A320">  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple = style='tab-interval:.5in' stationery_tag_mark> <div class=Section1> Yes = …<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Not a complete treatise, but a few thoughts.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> First time, it will take you close = to three 8-days.<o:p></o:p> An experienced person can do it in = about two days.<o:p></o:p> I don’t think it’s fair = for people to pay for my “learning curves,” so I would bill the = job based on, say, 18 hours.<o:p></o:p> Take the job. Learn and = earn.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Critical things to have, purchase, = or make-your-own …<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>1.       = <![endif]>A pinblock = jack<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.       = <![endif]>Coil maker<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3.       = <![endif]>2½ lb sledge hammer (for fine tuning and watch = repair)<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4.       = <![endif]>Real wire cutters, not pin nippers or light duty electrical = “dikes”<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>5.       = <![endif]>Heavy gloves or, better yet, glass-handler’s = gloves<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>6.       = <![endif]>Eye = protection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many jobs call for eye protection: Restringing SCREAMS for it. Wear = industrial eye protection, the kind that protects from the sides, = too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>7.       = <![endif]>Band-Aids (Don’t make your = own.)<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Helpful things to have = …<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>1.       = <![endif]>A ½” drive variable speed electric drill with = “pin removing bit” (see archives). ¼” drill will not do, = doesn’t have enough torque, especially at slower speeds and you don’t want = to spin the pins so fast that you set the piano on fire or, more likely, = damage the holes.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.       = <![endif]>New set of pin collars (depending). New hitch pin punchings, felts, braid, etc. = (depending)<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3.       = <![endif]>Tuning pin crank<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4.       = <![endif]>Loop maker<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Look up in the archives or read = Reblitz, etc., about measuring strings, marking = where string sizes change, etc.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Examine the piano carefully before = you start: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>1.       = <![endif]>Make sure the legs are secure and nothing is wobbly. = 999/1000 times this is no problem. The 1/1000th time, a disaster can = ensue.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.       = <![endif]>Pull the lid hinge pins with the lid closed. Unless it is a = very small piano, get the owner or someone to help you lift off the lid and = put it in a safe place.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3.       = <![endif]>Examine the pinblock and bridges = very carefully. Discuss problems with owner. NOW is the time to make any = repairs.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4.       = <![endif]>Note any problems or anticipated problems. Write them down. = Have the owner look at them with you and sign the paper acknowledging the = problems. Again 1/1000, but you don’t want any arguments later. I would take = a torque wrench and measure each pin—or at least a good = sampling—as I made the first tension reduction turns of the pin to make sure you spot = any “patterns” suggesting block damage or any pin holes that might need a little epoxy, = etc. Easier to do it now than to have to remove pins = later.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Have fun. = <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> Alan R. = Barnard<o:p></o:p> Salem, = MO<o:p></o:p> </div> -----Original = Message----- From: = pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Richard Strang Sent: Monday, June 23, = 2003 10:14 AM To: pianotech = (E-mail) Subject: = Restringing <o:p> </o:p> <div> Hello, all,<o:p></o:p> </div> <div>   &nbs= p; Piano restringing has always been a little out of my line of work, as I = do not have a shop. However, I have a good customer that is requesting me to = restring his grand on site, and I'm debating on whether I should accept the job or = not. Any advice?<o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> Richard</= font><o:p></o:p> </div> </div> </body> </html> --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.489 / Virus Database: 288 - Release Date: 6/10/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.489 / Virus Database: 288 - Release Date: 6/10/2003