----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth P. Eschete" <k-eschete@nwu.edu> To: <caut@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 5:18 PM Subject: Re: Metric / American Standard gauges > Dan, Then there's the problems > with the nut, which is often made of wood that is cracked. Bringing up the > string tension of a piano with this condition causes the nut pins to pull > out and fly across the room like bullets. What is a nut pin? Then there's the action..... > I really don't think you need to worry about what kind of wire you are > using. It is unlikely to make any difference in the tone of a piano like this. Especially if it is a "Birdcage Action" > Good luck, > > Ken Eschete > >Kenneth, > > Regards, John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. P.S. How does a person put those little "Snips" in? I had to go to reply, and erase the unwanted stuff. I am sure the snip way would be easier. JR >
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