Next week I am going to see a Mason and Hamlin old upright screwstringer with "a couple of missing wires." I would appreciate any tips on putting some new strings on, as I have not even seen one of these in 10 years. The moving string attachment always looked tricky to me, and if there is a standard measurement (1.5 inches?) for the amount of wire needed to tie it on, I would appreciate knowing what it is. I always thought that with great effort I could restring that little paddle, but then find I made it too short or long. I have, however, never had to put a string into one yet. Any hints? IF the tuning nuts are frozen, does one use a tiny touch of oil on them? Thanks for any help, Bill Simon Phoenix
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