Ted_Sambell@BanffCentre.AB.CA wrote: > > RE>de-stringing > It, (the tool) is simply a punch with a hole about 25mm. deep to slide over the > tuning pin. Ted, You say you make 3 sizes. What diameter hole in the punch accomodates what size tuning pins? > This results in > the tool frequentlyjamming over the coils.Also, they wear rapidly, I have been using one for years and have to grind the end every time before I use it and I hate it when it jams. > We have a small metal lathe , so I make my own becket breakers in a range > of three sizes. They are made from high speed steel drill rod and only the > tips are hardend. This is done with a propane torch, the metal brought to > red heat and quenched in brine, (salt water) or oil. > I really appreciate this information and have a friend who will make me a set of these if you would be so kind as to give me the dimensions. Thanks in advance, Warren Home of the Humor List Warren D. Fisher fish@communique.net Registered Piano Technician Piano Technicians Guild New Orleans Chapter 701
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