Maximum tension

[Newton Hunt]

I used to have new students turn pins until a string broke
so they cold know how far NOT to turn a pin and another
student go the job of replacing the string.  Good exercise
for all.

		Newton

Stephen Birkett wrote:
> 
> > can anyone tell me how much one can pull up a top C string in a new piano
> > until it breaks?
> >
> What are the string parameters, including diameter?
> 
> >
> > P.S. If I don´t get an answer I will have to continue my experiments on new
> > concert grands ;)
> >
> Well all piano techs should have fun breaking strings...that's what the
> old guys did to test the capabilities of their wire.
> 
> Stephen
> 
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