Restringing

[Martin Dubow]

Brian,

I'm not really planning on anything at this point. When I've got
the strings off, if I'm feeling ambitious I'll take a look at the capo
bar. But considering this is my first restringing, I'll be happy if I
can just get this baby back together, correctly.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Martin



Brian Trout wrote:

> Hi Martin,
>
> I would normally use a fine cut metal file.  The cast iron isn't really that
> hard, and it won't likely take much filing.  I've never tried to do it to a
> plate that was still in the piano.  It might be a little harder, but
> certainly not impossible.
>
> Are you planning to take the plate out of the piano and give it a fresh coat
> of paint?  If you are, that would be the perfect opportunity to turn the
> little fellow over and check the capo bar out up close and personal.  If
> you're not taking it out, it will be a little awkward, and you might find a
> mirror to be quite helpful.
>
> Normally, I don't like to take off any more metal than I need to.  My
> objective is a nice smooth termination point, which it's not really a point,
> but a rounded over place.  How round?  Good question.  I've heard figures
> tossed about, but one rebuilder told me something on the order of a 3/16"
> size drill bit is about what he likes.  I wouldn't go nuts over it.   You
> get the idea.
>
> I hope that'll help.  Perhaps others will have some input as well.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Brian Trout
> Quarryville, PA
> btrout@desupernet.net
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Martin Dubow <tuner@mediaone.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 7:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Restringing
>
> > Hi, Brian,
> >
> > When you say dress up the grooves in the capo bars (if they're
> > too roomy), what would you use to do that with?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Martin