stringing supplies

[Marcel Carey]

Wim,

The formula isn't that complicated. wire size x 2 + 5= diameter in thousands
ex: (13 *2)+5= 31 making wire diameter .031"

Marcel Carey, RPT


> Could I get some tips/advice on what I should have in the way of a good
> basic variety of piano wire? I have not yet replaced any strings, but I would
> like to be prepared to replace/splice any broken or missing strings I may
> encounter. Also, I am told I will need something called a "micrometer", to
> measure the string gauges. How many types of wire should I carry, or is there
> a "universal" type I can use for basic replacement? Thanks.
> 
> Terry
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> A micrometer is a measuring tool to measure the thickness of piano wire. This
> measurement, which will show up in thousands of an inch, needs to be
> transposed to a piano wire size. The formula is complicated, and I am sure
> someone will tell it to you. But I just copied the wire thickness, and the
> equivalent wire size on a piece of paper, which I keep in my micrometer box.
> 
> Wim 
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