<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40" xmlns:o = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content=Word.Document name=ProgId> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1170" name=GENERATOR> <META content="Microsoft Word 10" name=Originator><LINK href="cid:filelist.xml@01C3397A.9DC6A320" rel=File-List> <STYLE>@font-face { font-family: SimSun; } @font-face { font-family: Tahoma; } @font-face { font-family: @SimSun; } @page Section1 {size: 8.5in 11.0in; margin: 1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; = mso-header-margin: .5in; mso-footer-margin: .5in; mso-paper-source: 0; } P.MsoNormal { FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman"; = mso-style-parent: ""; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; = mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun } LI.MsoNormal { FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman"; = mso-style-parent: ""; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; = mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun } DIV.MsoNormal { FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman"; = mso-style-parent: ""; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; = mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun } A:link { COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single } SPAN.MsoHyperlink { COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single } A:visited { COLOR: purple; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single } SPAN.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { COLOR: purple; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single } SPAN.EmailStyle17 { COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-style-type: personal-reply; = mso-style-noshow: yes; mso-ansi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: = 10.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; = mso-bidi-font-family: Arial } SPAN.SpellE { mso-style-name: ""; mso-spl-e: yes } SPAN.GramE { mso-style-name: ""; mso-gram-e: yes } DIV.Section1 { page: Section1 } OL { MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in } UL { MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in } </STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY lang=EN-US style="tab-interval: .5in" vLink=purple = link=blue bgColor=#ffffff stationery_tag_mark> <DIV>Hi Dave,</DIV> <DIV>You have to practice a bit, trying = different tensions. At first I used to break or weaken the strings as well.</DIV> <DIV>But now I find the loop maker works well.</DIV> <DIV>It really is a tool that practice makes = perfect. (Well almost) :-)</DIV> <DIV>Regards,</DIV> <DIV>John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada <A href="mailto:jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca">jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca</A></DIV>= <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; = BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: = black">From: <A title=pdtek@mchsi.com href="mailto:pdtek@mchsi.com">Dave = Bunch</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">To: <A = title=pianotech@ptg.org href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 = 8:36 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Subject: Re: Restringing</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>As far as loop makers go, I would = warn someone new to this to avoid the loop makers with the crank commonly seen in = the catalogs. They are good for nothing but breaking wire. With just a = little practice, one can make a first rate loop by hand using nothing more = than a nail in a vise. This will work fine for the 99% of pianos that have = just one or two looped strings.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Dave Bunch</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; = BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: = black">From: <A title=tune4u@earthlink.net = href="mailto:tune4u@earthlink.net">Alan</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">To: <A = title=pianotech@ptg.org href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">'Pianotech'</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 = 11:28 AM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Subject: RE: = Restringing</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <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>     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<o:p></o:p></DIV></DIV> --- 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). 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