Removing Bass Strings

[harvey]

Indeed, as with many procedures, there is a technique involved. It sounds
like your refinishing friend has yet to discover it. I'm not trying to
sound harsh, rather making a small point. In your words, "ended up chipping
the plate a lot...". I'm just questioning how many times does it take
before one backs off, says "Hey, this isn't working for me", and
re-evaluates the situation? I use becket breakers, must do my own plate
work, and can ill afford the luxury of being willfully destructive;
otherwise, I'm the one who must repair any damage. I can't speak for Newton
-- yes I can! He can't afford that type of cavalier attitude either!

At 08:58 PM 3/29/99 -0500, you wrote:
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>I've never used a becket breaker.  A friend of mine (the guy that does most 
>of the
>refinishing...) said that he tried using them and ended up chipping the 
>plate a lot
>when the coil would break and slam down onto the plate.  Perhaps there's a
>technique?


Jim Harvey, RPT
Greenwood, SC
harvey@greenwood.net