Restringing

[David ilvedson]

Martin,

I wouldn't put this off.  It only takes a little time to use emory 
cloth with a shoeshine approach to smooth out the capos.  
Just because its the first time isn't a reason to skip something 
important.  :  }

David I.

Date sent:      	Fri, 11 Feb 2000 18:07:57 -0800
From:           	Martin Dubow <tuner@mediaone.net>
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
Subject:        	Re: Restringing
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> 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
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net