<html> <body> Hi Richard,                   Leave the treble strings alone.   Just order the bass strings from Mappes and replace them. Tune the treble strings to A440 before installing the bass strings. Check the bearing of them as per the chart Ron.N supplied You should have no problems. regards Roger At 08:39 AM 6/25/2003 -0500, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Hi, Roger,    Does this mean that if I only put in a set of bass strings, I don't have to detune the treble to take stress off the plate? That would make the job much easier.   Richard <dl> <dd>-----Original Message----- <dd>From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora="autourl">mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>]On Behalf Of Roger Jolly <dd>Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 7:54 PM <dd>To: Pianotech <dd>Subject: RE: Accu-Just Hitch Pins <dd>Hi Richard, <dd>                   It's no big deal, I was erring on the side of caution, as I have seen some very strange things with the hitch pins over the years.   If Baldwin does not get back to you, contact me off list and I will look up the data for you. <dd>Ideally you will need a compound bearing gauge.  That's the one with a bubble on it. <dd>  You have to get the treble bridge strung, up to pitch, and bearing set, before you even begin to start on the bass stringing. <dd>Regards Roger <dd>At 05:39 PM 6/24/2003 -0500, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite> <dd>My major problem is I'm alone here in Panama. There are no other technicians around that could possibly help me in a dream. If this Baldwin is so particular as to how the string is put around the hitch pin, God help the ambassador's piano if she gives the job to someone other than me. I will have to buy a down bearing gauge and learn how to use it. I have already sent an email to Baldwin to get information as to the stinging scheme and the down bearing measurements. Thanks for the input. <dd>  <dd>Richard <dd>-----Original Message----- <dd>From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora="autourl">mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>]On Behalf Of Roger Jolly <dd>Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 10:31 AM <dd>To: Pianotech <dd>Subject: Re: Accu-Just Hitch Pins <dd>Hi Richard, <dd>                   Contact Baldwin for a copy of their stringing guide, that way you can correctly set the baring.   If it's unavailable, get an experienced local tech to walk you through the process. <dd>This vintage of piano had Sycrotone strings, the core wire was a few sizes too small, and too close to the percentage break point, and was prone to breakage.   If you order the strings from Mappes, you will get a set of modified strings that will work just fine. <dd>Hope this is helpful <dd>Roger <dd>At 10:10 AM 6/24/2003 -0500, you wrote:<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite> <dd>Hi, all, <dd>   What is there that is special about the Accu-Just Hitch Pins that a technician should know before he starts taking strings off? I may put a set of bass strings on a Baldwin M, but I am not familiar with the design of this piano. <dd>  <dd>Richard</blockquote></blockquote> </dl></blockquote></body> </html>