Stringing

[David ilvedson]

List,

I am restringing soon and thought I'd get some input on 
different styles.  I remember a Nick Gravange (spelling) class I 
took where he had his wire in a typical 1 lb steel case with 
cover.  He placed it on a small box.  The wire went from the 
case through a piece with a small hole down to the piano.  He 
would pull the wire down through the agraffe or such up to the 
pin, coil it in a small block and drive it into the block.  Then 
guide the other end around the hitch pin and back to the pin 
for rough cutting.  I am intrigued with this method but do it 
differently.  I pre-cut all my wire on the long side.  Both ends 
go into the agraffes or such are pulled with some regular 
tension with a gauge and clipped.  Then each is coiled and 
driven into the block.  

Any other techniques?

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