TP coils

[David ilvedson]

> From:          Billbrpt <Billbrpt@aol.com>
> Date:          Thu, 30 Apr 1998 08:52:21 EDT
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject:       Re: TP coils
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org


> More than one manufacturer of low cost pianos did this and yes, you are right,
>  it makes the coil difficult to remove later.  I believe the reason and the
>  advantage for doing this however was that it created a perfect 90º bend in the
>  becket (spelled according to the latest recommendation from Jim) on the other
>  side which did not require a closure technique.  For this reason, it was a
>  worthy and good practice.

Of course don't do that when taking the PTG Technical Exam.  You 
will lose a few points and it really is ugly.  

>     I even occasionally use this technique myself in a difficult situation
>  such as when I have spliced a string.  If the wire protrudes through to the
>  other side and is bent over, the bend where the coil starts will be perfect
>  and will not creep out or distort.  This can help make what coil you have be
>  secure in the occasion difficult situation even though it does not appear very
>  craftsmanlike and generally would be frowned upon.
> 
> Bill Bremmer RPT
> Madison, Wisconsin

 
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@a.crl.com