In a message dated 11/11/98 10:24:21 AM Central Standard Time, cedel@redrose.net writes: << If a string breaks at the coil on an old mostly-worn-out upright I'm tuning, usually in the high treble somewhere, I usually unwind enough wire off the other tuning pin to re-use the same string. I usually end up with 1 or 1 1/4 coils on each pin. And yes, the tuning seems to hold just fine. I do this because it won't go out of tune as drastically as a new string, I'm not very good at knots, and I think it's faster and therefore less cost for the client. But I do wonder sometimes -- is this considered poor craftsmanship, considering what kind of pianos I do this in? Clyde Hollinger >> This was the recommendation I read in the first manual I ever had about piano tuning and repair. Even tying a knot is considered substandard by some practitioners. I think there is a time and place for any method. Considering that you use this on the old uprights, you may even have better success this way. I wouldn't consider it "poor" craftmanship under the circumstances you mention, just an alternative method. Bill Bremmer RPT Madison, Wisconsin
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