String Levelling questions

[David ilvedson]

> From:          A440A <A440A@aol.com>
> Date:          Tue, 7 Apr 1998 06:53:25 EDT
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject:       Re:  Re: String Levelling questions
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

You wrote:

> 2) curled wire doesn't explain it for me.  I used to use the little reels,
> with the metal feeder attachments. These I set to straighten the wire on the
> way out, and they did, however,  These stringings needed as much leveling as
> others.  

Ed, do you mean that when you removed the wire and 
set it "straightened as it came out", you had a piece of 
straight wire in your hands? I use those 1/4 lb coils with brake 
today and every piece of wire that comes off forms a nice 
circle.  Please tell me how you set it!  I have to admit I'm a 
bit doubtful...

   
ilvey
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@a.crl.com